Bracket Specifically Designed To Rotate About A Stand Vertical Axis Patents (Class 248/125.7)
  • Patent number: 8257294
    Abstract: A blood treatment machine has a housing and a blood treatment module to hold components of an extracorporeal blood circulation. The machine simplifies access to a securing means for securing objects, in particular containers such as bags containing medicinal fluids, that is attached to a rod-shaped means attached to the blood treatment machine. Vertical and horizontal directions are defined by the orientation of the housing during the use of the blood treatment machine. The rod-shaped means has at least one first section and a second section, whereby the axial extent in the second section runs in a different direction than in the first section. In another embodiment, the rod-shaped means has a cropped course.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Fresenius Medical Care Deutschland GmbH
    Inventor: Winfried Brehm
  • Patent number: 8254092
    Abstract: A mounting system for a flat panel display includes a wall interface assembly, a pair of arm assemblies, and a mounting assembly. The wall interface assembly can include a slide plate connected to arm assemblies which enable the arm assemblies and mount assembly to be horizontally shifted without the need to remove the mount from the wall and reattach it. The arm assemblies may be substantially hollow arms having removable covers for storing wires connected to display therein. The mounting assembly can also include a pair of brace arms each having two generally D-shaped members placed back-to-back and slidable relative to each other to enable the mount assembly to be expanded to mount various sized displays without extending beyond the width of the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Scott Russell, Nick Stanek, Joel Pfister, Dominic Grey, Jim Wohlford
  • Publication number: 20120182194
    Abstract: A three-axis antenna positioner has an X-Y over azimuth configuration, and includes an azimuth drive assembly, an X-axis drive assembly, and a Y-axis drive assembly. Each drive assembly is independently operable. The azimuth drive assembly imparts 540° azimuthal rotational motion to an antenna about an azimuth axis. The X-axis drive assembly rotates the antenna about a horizontal X-axis at elevation angles between ?90° and +90°. The Y-axis drive assembly rotates the antenna about a Y-axis at elevation complement angles between ?2° and +105°. The azimuth axis, the X-axis, and the Y-axis all intersect at a common intersection point, and are mutually orthogonal. A controller operates each drive assembly so as to minimize antenna tracking velocity and acceleration. Each drive assembly may include dual drives, and may be operated in a bias drive mode to substantially eliminate backlash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventors: Theodore Young, Stephen W. White, Kevin B. Davis, Joseph H. Fahle, Jeffrey S. Hertig, Richard T. Van Pelt, Earl K. Jones, John L. Schaumann, Cary C. Bedford
  • Patent number: 8196876
    Abstract: A support mechanism includes a bracket and a rotary unit including a base and at least one adjustment subassembly. The adjustment subassembly includes an elastic member and a ball. The elastic member resists the ball to contact the bracket. The bracket is rotatable relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fan Zhou, Ben-Gui Long
  • Patent number: 8162268
    Abstract: A monitor support device includes a base, an upright rod that projects upwardly from the base, a first support arm that is pivotable about and movable along the upright rod and that is adapted for supporting a monitor thereon, and a second support arm that is pivotable about the upright rod, that is movable relative to the first support arm along the upright rod, and that is adapted for supporting another monitor thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
  • Publication number: 20120024918
    Abstract: A holder for portable electronic devices are disclosed. In some embodiments, the holder may include a base configured to sit on a working surface and a securement device configured to releasably secure the portable electronic device. In some embodiments, the holder may include a rotation member coupled to and between the securement device and the base to allow the securement device to rotate in one or more directions relative to the base. In some embodiments, the holder includes a sleeve and is configured to secure the portable electronic device to a forearm of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Targus Group International, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron DeCamp, Mark Thoni
  • Publication number: 20120025038
    Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for attaching a support beam to a vertical support post at a pre-determined angle. The mounting bracket has a cavity for receiving the vertical support post, the cavity being attached to a side of a support plate at the pre-determined angle. The support plate is attached to the support beam, such that the support beam is supported from the ground at the desired angle. The mounting bracket is used in installations requiring a consistent angular relationship between the vertical support post and the support beam, such as solar panel arrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: VANGUARD ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Charles Seelman, Peter J. Osowski
  • Patent number: 8094438
    Abstract: A device for mounting an electronic display to a wall includes a support structure operably connected to a tilt head assembly and a display interface structure. The support structure includes an arm assembly that can be extended and rotated so that the electronic display avoids contacting the wall. The tilt head assembly includes an attachment member, guide structures for tilting the electronic display so that the electronic display remains self-balancing, and a plate for positioning the guide structures. The display interface structure facilitates attachment of the attachment member to the electronic display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Jay Dittmer, Mathew Schuh
  • Patent number: 8066233
    Abstract: A swivel includes: a circular fixed base; and a movable stage capable of rotating relative to the fixed base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventors: Hideyuki Fujikawa, Hirokatsu Kato
  • Patent number: 8061675
    Abstract: A rotatable seat mount apparatus is disclosed. A disclosed apparatus includes a seat mount having a locking arm pivotally mounted within the seat mount. A lever is rotatably coupled to the locking arm so that rotation of the lever causes the locking arm to pivot from a first position in which the seat mount is prevented from rotating and to a second position in which the seat mount is enabled to rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Downey
  • Publication number: 20110233351
    Abstract: The locking arm pedestal system includes a clevis assembly pivotally attached to a plurality of pivotal arms. One of the arms is pivotally attached to a telescoping arm housed in a base, the telescoping arm setting the desired height of the clevis assembly. The base is adapted to be mounted to a vehicle console and floor. The clevis assembly includes a pivotal mounting bracket where an item can be mounted thereon at a desired angle. A pivot locking joint prevents the mounting bracket from pivoting from the desired angle. Each of the pivotal arms also includes similarly configured pivot locking joints to set the desired position of the clevis assembly with respect to the user. Fasteners clamp the locking pivot joints in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Gary D. Foster
  • Patent number: 8020816
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are support stands for information transfer devices. There is provided a support stand for an information transfer device comprising a hollow mast having a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a bracket attached to one or more walls of the mast, the second end comprising a base member for attachment to a surface; a rotatable member affixed to the hollow mast and secured to the bracket by a connector means, the rotatable member capable of rotational movement between a first position and a second position; the rotatable member comprising an information transfer device holder for supporting an information transfer device and a security shield for preventing unauthorized viewing of confidential information during input into the information transfer device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Laicor Fixtures, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Laitila, Mika Laitila
  • Patent number: 8011624
    Abstract: A stand attachment structure includes a front cabinet, a rear cabinet and a pair of screws. The front cabinet has a pair of right and left bosses and a holder support. The holder support is formed on an outer peripheral face of each of the bosses at a location spaced from a distal end face of each of the bosses by thickness of a tilting stand holder of a tilting stand. The rear cabinet has a pair of right and left retainers. The retainers are formed at locations opposite the bosses of the front cabinet. Each of the retainers has an end face and a screw insertion hole that is formed on the end face. The screws are disposed through the screw insertion holes of the retainers and threaded into the threaded holes of the bosses to fasten the rear cabinet to the front cabinet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Fujikawa, Shinichiro Sakamoto, Yuki Ogaki, Hideo Yonezawa
  • Patent number: 8006946
    Abstract: A bird feeder that includes a bird feed holder having open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports disposed in a sidewall defining the holder, a plurality of perches each associated with an inlet of an associated feeding port and a removable base for engaging with the bottom end of the holder, the removable base having a closed position for sealing the bottom end of the holder so as to retain the bird feed therein and an open position in which the base is removed from the holder to enable access to the bottom end of the holder. One embodiment has a manually operated latch member supported by the base and supported for radial engagement so as to enable releasable securing of the removable base to the holder. In another embodiment a manually operated latch couples to a main body portion, the latch being supported for rotation with respect to the main body portion to releasably secure the base assembly to the housing. Also disclosed is a feeder support apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Droll Yankees, Inc.
    Inventor: James Vincent Bonnema
  • Publication number: 20110199752
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mount (10; 12; 14) for mounting an electrical appliance (20). The invention also relates to a stand comprising the mount, to fastening means (60) for an electrical appliance, to an electrical appliance comprising the fastening means, to a toolkit (200) for mounting the electrical appliance, and to a method of mounting the electrical appliance. The mount comprises a base (30; 32; 34) which comprises connecting means (50) for connecting the base (30; 32; 34) to a surface (100) or for connecting the base to a stand. The base is configured for distributing a weight of the electrical appliance across a part of the surface or to the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Tim Kern, Wee Guan Tan
  • Patent number: 8000094
    Abstract: A rotation module includes a base and a rotation member rotatably positioned on the base. The base includes a resisting surface and a connecting surface opposite to the resisting surface. A cylindrical protrusion is formed on the resisting surface. A locking portion is formed at an end of the cylindrical protrusion. The cylindrical protrusion defines an opening through the locking portion. The rotation member includes a bottom surface and a supporting surface opposite to the bottom surface. The rotation member defines a circular through hole. The locking portion is deformable due to the opening so that the cylindrical protrusion is able to pass through the circular through hole. The locking portion releases after the locking portion passes through the circular through hole and resists the rotation member to prevent the rotation member from detaching from the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Fan Zhou, Guo-Qi Zhang
  • Patent number: 7984883
    Abstract: An exemplary support structure includes a support body, a connecting body, and a rear board. The connecting body is fixed on the support body. The rear board is rotatable relative to the support body. The rear board defines a through hole therein. The connecting body forms a latch protrusion. When the support body is located at a first position, the latch protrusion is capable of passing the through hole of the rear board. When the support body and the latch protrusion are located at opposite sides of the rear board, and the support body rotates past the first position, the latch protrusion resists the rear board and prevents the support body detaching from the rear board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Jun Li, Te-Sheng Jan, Yu-Tao Chen, Chun-Che Yen
  • Publication number: 20110174938
    Abstract: A swivel mechanism, comprising a base configured to be attached to a screen and further configured to rotate with the screen as the screen is rotated, a hub configured to fit into the base and remain stationary as the screen and the base are rotated and two springs configured to be set into the hub and configured to compress to provide a resistance torque as the screen is rotated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicants: SONY CORPORATION, A JAPANESE CORPORATION, SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Rafael Calderon, Jacob Leven
  • Patent number: 7975969
    Abstract: An exemplary rotatable positioning structure includes a first element and a second element. The first element includes a positioning track portion and defining a hole therein. The second element includes a pivot shaft engaging in the hole. The pivot shaft includes a through hole defined therethrough, a restriction portion and a positioning portion. The first element is restricted by the restriction portion of the pivot shaft. The positioning portion and the positioning track portion are capable of making the first element and the second element maintain a fixed position after relatively rotation therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Assignees: Hon Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Te-Sheng Jan, Yu-Tao Chen, Chun-Che Yen, Meng-Hua He, Jian-Jun Li, Zheng-Qiang Song, Gang Cheng, Bing-Jing Xu
  • Patent number: 7971835
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a device, preferably to a surface of a vehicle. In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting apparatus may comprise a base, a first intermediate component, a second intermediate component, and an adapter. The first intermediate component may be engageable to the base in at least two positions relative to the base. The second intermediate component may be engageable to the first intermediate component in at least two positions relative to the first intermediate component. The adapter may be engageable to the second intermediate component in at least two positions relative to the second intermediate component. The adapter may also be engageable to the device. The first intermediate component, the second intermediate component, and the adapter may be adjustable to position the device in a plurality of predetermined positions relative to the base, and may also be configured to receive a wire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: I.D. Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael L. Ehrman, Vladimir Yakhnich
  • Publication number: 20110155868
    Abstract: A bracket for screen expansion includes a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm includes a first main body extending horizontally. Two horizontally spaced first assembling holes are defined in the first main body. The second arm is horizontally rotatably mounted to the first arm. The second arm includes a second main body extending horizontally. Two horizontally spaced second assembling holes are defined in the second main body. The brackets, to achieve screen expansion may be connected to a number of displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHENG-HENG SUN, AN-GANG LIANG
  • 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: 7948111
    Abstract: A vertical axis wind system for use in electrical power generation. The system includes a stationary base including a generator and has an elongate shaft rotatably coupled the base. The elongate shaft extends vertically from a lower end to an upper end along a vertical central axis and engages the generator. At least two arcuate blade assemblies are attached between the lower end and the upper end of the elongate shaft such that aerodynamic forces acting on the at least two arcuate blade assemblies rotate the elongate shaft for the generation of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Analytical Design Service Corporation
    Inventors: Dilip K. Nigam, Mohamed E. M. El-Sayed
  • Publication number: 20110101179
    Abstract: A T.V. support structure (100) includes a post support assembly (140). The post support assembly (140) includes a vertically disposed and hollow post (142) and a vertical support clamp assembly (144). A swivel bracket assembly (190) is positioned on top of the clamp assembly (144). The swivel assembly (190) includes a swivel bracket (192) which interconnects structure associated with a T.V. (102) to the post support assembly (140).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Brian D. Fritch, Terry W. Armey, Douglas Paul Krieger, James W. Ballmer
  • Patent number: 7890372
    Abstract: An electronic point-of-sale authorization device is removably attachable to an auxiliary register system for verifying the identity of a user during point-of-sale transactions. The device may include a user interface, a microprocessor coupled with a memory, displays, fingerprint and card readers, an electronic pen and a communication link. The device may further include a mechanism for pivotally oscillating the housing and a mechanism for linearly reciprocating a telescopic support rod. A user interface may be communicatively linked to the pivotally oscillating mechanism and linearly reciprocating mechanism such that the housing may pivotally oscillate about a pivot axis while the support rod telescopically reciprocates along a vertical axis respectively. In addition, the housing may be freely rotated about the pivot axis while each of the support rod and the mounting bracket remain at static positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Doreen C. Boxer
  • Patent number: 7882652
    Abstract: A banner stand including a banner presenting graphics thereon, a base and a post operably coupled to the base and extending upwardly therefrom, and a support member operably coupleable with the post to support the banner in an upright display mode and to convert the banner to a curved configuration, wherein when the banner is the upright curved display mode, the banner includes a banner axis along a length thereof, the banner axis in a first position at an angle relative to an absolute vertical, wherein the angle is greater than zero degrees. The banner stand can further include an adjuster presented with the base and configured to enable adjustment of the post, such that the banner axis is effected to a second position, wherein the angle is substantially equal to zero degrees with respect to absolute vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Skyline Displays, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Elliott, Mark A. Fritsche
  • Patent number: 7857265
    Abstract: A mounting mechanism for a flat panel TV or other flat panel viewing device permits vertical positioning as well as swinging, swiveling, and tilting positioning of the flat panel viewing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Inventor: Jeffrey F. Adkisson
  • Patent number: 7810773
    Abstract: A pivotal support arm structure has an elastic force adjustment arrangement in order to accommodate the various loads. One end of the support arm structure may be secured to the edge of a desk and the other end thereof may be secured to an article (e.g., LCD display) to be held in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Inventor: Ching-Chih Chi
  • Publication number: 20100231815
    Abstract: A supporting device includes a support, serving to support a main body of the display unit, formed by injection molding using a transparent material. A display unit includes the supporting device. The display unit includes a main body having a screen and a supporting device to support the main body. The supporting device includes a support connected to the main body and a stand connected to the lower part of the support. The support includes a transparent member formed by injection molding using a transparent material. The transparent member is disposed between the main body and the stand to support the display unit, and is formed by insert injection molding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sang Hak KIM, Eun Serb AN, Hyun Jun JUNG, Seung Hoon OH, Sang Bong JEON
  • Publication number: 20100208419
    Abstract: An apparatus to control an inclination of an organic light emitting display panel, the apparatus including: a rotation pin having a body formed to be angulated; a support including an arm coupled to the rotation pin to support the rotation pin, the arm including a connection hole to support the rotation pin and a stopper provided to protrude under the connection hole; and a rotation part into which the rotation pin is settled in, the rotation part including an adhesion groove corresponding to the stopper and a hooking groove formed on the adhesion groove to control a rotation of the rotation part around the rotation pin, wherein the rotation of the rotation part is limited by a contact between the hooking groove and the stopper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 19, 2010
    Applicant: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd,
    Inventors: Jung-Ho HWANG, Dong-Su Yee, Hyun Hee Lee, Dai-Han Cho, Min-Su Kim, Chan-Kyoung Moon, Chan-Hee Wang
  • Patent number: 7775485
    Abstract: A display support arm includes a first swing arm having a first end portion positioned vertically on top of a housing and further having a second end portion, the first swing arm causing the second end portion to rotate in a horizontal plane with the first end portion as a rotational center, a second swing arm having a third end portion joined vertically to the second end portion and further having a fourth end portion, the second swing arm causing the fourth end portion to rotate in a horizontal plane with the third end potion as a rotational center, a display joined vertically to the fourth end portion, a first lock device for locking a rotational motion of the first swing arm automatically when the housing and the first swing arm reach a predetermined relative position, a second lock device for locking a relative rotational motion of the first and second swing arms automatically when the first and second swing arms vertically reach a position where the two overlap each other, and a lock setting device for
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Akimasa Asai, Koyoshi Matsumura
  • Patent number: 7758295
    Abstract: A handling device and method utilizes a clamping arm that is mounted on a guide rod. The axial direction and the rotation direction of the guide rod are intersected each other at right angles. Makes the clamping arm rotate in the rotation direction of the guide rod when the clamping arm is not restricted, and makes the clamping arm move in the axial direction of the guide rod when the clamping arm is restricted. By such arrangements, the clamping arm can perform handling in the horizontal direction and in the vertical direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Datatronics Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Ming-Hsun Liu, Chung-Hsuan Tsai
  • Publication number: 20100171007
    Abstract: A method and fixtures for holding natural or artificial material which can be used by hunters or other nature observers to construct a camouflage screen. The fixture may include a clamp which can be attached to any existing stand, support structure or other tree branch as necessary to obtain optimal concealment, or a stake which can be anchored in the ground. Each clamp has two branch holders, which may be arranged at alternating angles or rotatably connected to the clamp. Each stake may have one or more branch holders, which may be fixed or rotatable. The branch holders may have set screws with knobs permitting branches to be secured at the optimal angle and position to conceal the hunter or nature observer and to resemble the growth pattern of natural foliage. The branch holders may also be rotatable to allow the user to further customize the camouflage screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Corey J. Doll, John E. Schindlbeck
  • Patent number: 7740213
    Abstract: In the liquid crystal panel stand, the rotating shaft (13) pierces the fixed member (12), and a fixing portion is provided for fixing the rotating shaft to block its rotation around the axial center. The holding member (14) having a protrusion (14b) protruding from one side surface is formed into a thin configuration for applying the urging force in the direction where the protrusion (14b) protrudes so as to be fixed to the fixed member (12) to apply the pressing force in the direction where the protrusion (14b) protrudes with the force in substantially parallel with the rotating shaft (13). The movable member (11) includes a plurality of holding holes (15, 16) as openings through which the protrusion (14b) of the holding member (14) fixed to the fixed member (12) is inserted to be engaged therewith when the movable member (11) is rotated along the rotating shaft (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Inventor: Katsuyuki Yokota
  • Publication number: 20100142175
    Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body and a supporting stand. The main body defines a sliding groove. The supporting stand includes a fixed bracket assembled in the sliding groove of the main body, and a rotatable bracket rotatably connected to the fixed bracket. The fixed bracket defines a receiving groove. The rotatable bracket is received in the receiving groove of the fixed bracket at a first state, and the rotatable bracket is rotated out from the receiving groove of the fixed bracket at a second state to support the portable electronic device to stand on a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: SHIH-TSE CHENG, CHING-CHIN PUN
  • Publication number: 20100123054
    Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, and an elevating support rotatably connected to the rotatable bracket. The elevating support includes a base member, a first rotatable module, a second rotatable module, and a third rotatable module. The first and second rotatable modules are both rotatably assembled between the rotatable bracket and the base member. The second rotatable module is positioned opposite to the first rotatable module. The first and second rotatable modules are spaced by a predetermined distance, and rotate along a same direction relative to the base member. The third rotatable module is positioned between the first and second rotatable modules, and rotatably follows the first and second rotatable modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen)CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: LI-JUN YUAN, CHANG-SHENG FAN
  • Patent number: 7717375
    Abstract: A rotation control device for a support arm of a lamp comprises a support arm having a first end and a second end; a rotating arm having a first end and a second end; a lamp head assembled to the second end of the rotating arm; a cambered track fixed to a predetermined position of the support arm; and a cambered slot being formed in the cambered track; a stop sheet installed to a predetermined position of the cambered track; the stop sheet being movable along the cambered slot of the cambered track and is fixable at a predetermined position so that the rotating arm is retained to a predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Seed Lighting Design Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Meiric Chen
  • Publication number: 20100108829
    Abstract: The support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, and an elevating support rotatably connected to the rotatable bracket. The elevating support includes a base member and a connecting module. First end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the connecting module, second end portions of the first and second link brackets are rotatably connected to the base member. The connecting module includes a connecting member and two pivotal shafts. The connecting member forms two protruding poles on two ends. Each protruding pole defines a positioning hole. Each pivotal shaft extends through the first end portion of each of the first and second link brackets, and engages with the positioning hole of each protruding pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY(ShenZhen)CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: FAN ZHOU
  • Patent number: 7708239
    Abstract: A turntable includes a rotatable member rotatable together with a display portion about a predetermined axis line, a fixed member disposed on one side of the rotatable member in a direction of the axis line, a first friction plate whose rotation about the axis line is restricted by the rotatable member (and movable relative to the rotatable member in a direction of the axis line), and a second friction plate whose rotation about the axis line is restricted by the fixed member (and movable relative to the fixed member in a direction of the axis line). The first friction plate and the second friction plate are disposed between the fixed member and the rotatable member in a direction of the axis line. At least, a sliding contact portion between the fixed member and the first friction plate, a sliding contact portion between the first friction plate and the second friction plate, and a sliding contact portion between the second friction plate and the rotatable member are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventors: Norihiro Watanabe, Atsushi Michimori, Tetsuji Homma, Masumi Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20100096518
    Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, a hinge assembly, a base member, a first link bracket, and a second link bracket. The first and second link brackets are rotatably assembled between the rotatable bracket and the support member via the hinge assembly. The rotatable bracket defines a pivot hole, and a guiding notch communicating with the pivot hole. The hinge assembly includes a pivotal shaft, and a positioning washer sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The pivotal shaft is engaged in the pivot hole of the rotatable bracket from the guiding notch. The positioning washer is fixed on the rotatable bracket to prevent the pivotal shaft from disengaging from the pivot hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) Co., LTD, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: TIE-ZHU WANG, FAN ZHOU, GUO-QI ZHANG, YU-CHENG CHOU
  • Publication number: 20100096517
    Abstract: A computer retail display stand includes a base with an adjustable rear locking bracket assembly that can be engaged with an in-store locking bar, adjusted as necessary for the particular configuration of the in-store locking bar. A support platen on which a computer can be disposed for display is rotatingly coupled to the base. Informational material can be supported on a brochure tray that slides into and out of the base at the front of the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Linda Lampman, Anthony Ian Lynas
  • Patent number: 7699275
    Abstract: A stand for a display device is provided. The stand prevents a viewer located at a side of the display from experiencing the problems of a narrow viewing angle by allowing the display device to be pivoted in a wide angle without interference from a wall behind the device. The stand includes a base, a swivel hinge, a fixed unit, a telescopic unit, and a movable unit. The swivel hinge is fixed to the base. The fixed unit is rotatably fixed to the swivel hinge. The telescopic unit includes one member fixed to the fixed unit. The movable unit, to which the other member of the telescopic unit is fixed, is capable of being translated in left and right directions of the base and being rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Woon Geun Jang
  • Publication number: 20090268106
    Abstract: In a display screen support mechanism, a first hole portion receiving a platelike support shaft is provided in the form of a symmetrical sector formed by connecting two sectoral forward ends which are symmetric with respect to a hole center, and a display screen support member is rotatable about the platelike support shaft serving as a rotating shaft within an angular range of the symmetrical sectoral hole portion in a state where an end of the platelike support shaft in a longitudinal direction comes into contact with an arcuate inner peripheral surface of the symmetrical sectoral hole portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Daisuke SHIMIZU
  • Patent number: 7571883
    Abstract: A device suitable for supporting a component, such as a flat display screen, which device comprises a first arm, which can be connected to a wall with a first end thereof, being pivotable about a first pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a second arm with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a second pivot axis, which second arm can be connected to the component that is to be supported with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a third pivot axis. The device is furthermore provided with a third arm, which can be connected to the wall with a first end, being pivotable about a fourth pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a fourth arm with a second end, being pivotable about a fifth pivot axis, which fourth arm can be connected to the component to be supported with a second end, being pivotable about a sixth pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Vogel's Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus Maria Van Groesen, Ewald Van Kuijk
  • Publication number: 20090184216
    Abstract: A hinge device of a plane monitor is capable of manually rotating a plane display in lateral horizontal direction, manually inclining (tilting, laying) in longitudinal direction, or manually adjusting the height in vertical direction, being simple in structure and easy in manual operation. The structure includes a mechanism for supporting a plane display in lower part, and rotating it manually in lateral horizontal direction, in which the rotary mechanism in the lateral horizontal direction includes horizontal rotary position holding means, and transmitting means for transmitting rotary motion in lateral horizontal direction of the plane display to the horizontal rotary position holding means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2008
    Publication date: July 23, 2009
    Applicant: Simotec Inc.
    Inventors: Tsutomu KATSUMATA, Takayuki KANEKO
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20090121094
    Abstract: A hinge assembly is used in a notebook computer and has a combination bracket, a keyed shaft, a stationary bracket, a limiting assembly and a pressing assembly. The notebook computer has a monitor panel and a base. The monitor panel is mounted horizontally pivotally upon the base. The combination bracket is attached to the monitor panel. The keyed shaft is attached securely to the combination bracket. The stationary bracket is mounted rotatably around the keyed shaft and is mounted securely on the base. The limiting assembly is mounted rotatably on the stationary bracket, is connected to the keyed shaft and allows the keyed shaft to rotate 360°. The pressing assembly is mounted around the keyed shaft below the stationary bracket to provide friction. Consequently, the hinge assembly allows the monitor to rotate 360° relative the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: SHIN ZU SHING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jung-Bin Chang, Shun-Yu Hung
  • Patent number: 7506775
    Abstract: A mast support system for use with a container (e.g., a Connex container) to hold a light fixture, security camera and other accessories that may be desirable to mount above or from the roof of the container, generally comprising a support structure for purposes of supporting the accessories, and means to affix the support structure to the container. Embodiments of the mast support system disclosed include one or more posts removably attached to a base, which is engaged with the corner of a container. Attached to the posts are accessory support systems, extending therefrom for positioning and angling the accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Azimuth, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Hartzell, Kevin G. Koch, Aaron M. King
  • Patent number: 7461417
    Abstract: An apparatus having a tray, a towel rack and a handrail is provided for use with a spa of a type having a bottom with sidewalls extending upwardly from the bottom to form an enclosure for holding water. A base member is disposed on a horizontal floor below and adjacent to the sidewalls of the spa. A vertically disposed post member operatively attached to the base member and a handrail operatively attached to a top portion of the post member, the handrail being transversely disposed with respect to the post member. A horizontally disposed tray is pivotally attached to the post and a towel bar is attached to the post. Structures are provided for securing the preferred embodiment of the invention to a spa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: Byron Originals, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce L. Godbersen
  • Patent number: 7448584
    Abstract: A wall mounting monitor bracket comprises a sliding base means, at least a movable arm means, and at least a connection means. The movable arm means is hung on the sliding base means via one end, and connected to the connection means via the other end. The other end of the connection means is attached to a first monitor. By adjusting the movable arm means and the connection means, the first monitor can be firmly and easily adjusted to different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Hoolin Research Company Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Chun Chen, Ming-Chin Huang