Having Vertically Adjustable Stand (e.g., Telescoping Rods) Patents (Class 248/125.8)
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Publication number: 20130299648Abstract: The present invention is directed to a stand 10 to be mounted to an article for example, the foldable-leg table. The stand 10 comprising a base portion 15, and a body portion 20 connected thereto, wherein the base portion 15 comprises a shaft having each end coaxially bent downward defining a leg 30, 30? forming a semi-rectangle like frame. The body portion 20 perpendicularly connected to the base portion 15 in an off- center manner toward one of the two legs of the base portion. The body portion 20 comprising an outer body 40 telescopically encasing an inner body 45. The inner body 45 being longer and smaller in diameter than the outer body 40 and includes two spaced- apart stopper holes, a first stopper hole 50 and a second stopper hole 55 along its length and having an end connected to the base portion 15. The inner body 45 is able to slide in and out along the length of the outer body 40.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventor: Viroj Khanampornpan
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Patent number: 8573546Abstract: A dolly used for filming includes a vertical telescopic column having a filming head or camera positioned on the end thereof. The column includes a movable tube placed externally around a stationary main column; the movable tube is connected to the end of the telescopic column. A camera-supporting element is in turn movably mounted on the movable tube, and a tilting mechanism is included as well.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Inventors: Alfredo Vallés Navarro, Andrés Vallés Navarro
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Patent number: 8567729Abstract: A locking mechanism provides a base connected to a column. The base, generally square, receives the round column. The base has feet and an opposite lower plate. Within one foot, a pedal extends into the base and engages the column to raise it. Upwardly from the lower plate, the column has an upper plate, a side plate outwardly from the upper plate, and a plurality of bolts secured through the pattern of apertures in the two plates. The side plate has an aperture that receives a stem that has a handle upon one end and a tab upon the opposite end. Turning of the handle places the tab beneath the lower plate, locking the column to the base while turning the handle in the opposite direction moves the tab away from the lower plate so that the column may elevate.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Stephen C. Nemish
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Patent number: 8567730Abstract: A collapsible intravenous fluid pole system that can be easily stored or transported featuring a shaft with hangers disposed at the top end, the hangers being for attaching intravenous fluid bags, and legs pivotally attached at the bottom of the shaft. Wheels are disposed on the legs. The hangers can extend from the shaft or collapse to a storage position. The legs can extend or fold upwardly toward the shaft. The legs are attached via extension joints. A locking collar is disposed on the shaft. The locking collar can slide up and down along the shaft and can be inserted into a slot in the tongues of the legs to prevent the legs from folding upwardly to the folded position.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Cherie Stevenson
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Patent number: 8561551Abstract: A panel television support and mounting kit allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, elevated console mount and wall mount. The elevated console mount incorporates a vertical spine to elevate the panel television above the console and an offset arm to support the television over an upper shelf of the console. A mounting structure is provided that can be attached to the spine or to a wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Whalen, Paul R. Jones
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Publication number: 20130270405Abstract: A portable support for supporting equipment above a surface having an opening to a subsurface space. The support includes a head, an elevator on the head, and legs connected to the head for supporting the head above the surface. Each of the legs has a foot for engaging the surface when supporting the head above the surface. The support also includes an elongate rod vertically mounted on the elevator for movement between a raised position, in which an upper end of the rod extends above the head, and a lowered position, in which a lower end of the rod extends below the feet of the legs to extend into the subsurface space. The support includes an instrument platform positionable on the lower end of the rod when in the lowered position to support the equipment in the subsurface space when the rod is in the lowered position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: SECO MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Christopher Hunter, James M. Copeland, Christopher James McNeill
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Publication number: 20130240688Abstract: This invention relates to an adjustable foot support including a mount housing and lower housing. The mount housing is configured to be externally mounted to a piece of furniture and includes an internal, threaded column. The lower housing also includes an internal threaded column with the column configured to mate with the mount housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: David Schwartz, Larry Hale
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Publication number: 20130240687Abstract: A support device for a ladder. The support device comprises a first support frame coupled with the base portion and a second support frame coupled with the base portion. Each of the first and support frames comprise a top portion and a pair of elongate stiles. The first support frame and the second support frame are each pivotable relative to the base portion between a stored position and an extended position. In the extended position, the first support frame top portion is releasably connected to the second support frame top portion. The support device also comprises a tether arrangement operative to disconnect the first support frame from the second support frame such that the first and second support frames may be pivoted to the stored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventor: William R. Mosier
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Patent number: 8534616Abstract: An integrated infusion management system provides for stable support of components attached to the system, even when the system is mobile. The system is optionally a mobility assist or walker for a patient who is attached to any number of medical components. A central trunk connects to a two-sided base that does not interfere with patient motion. The trunk may be angled with respect to vertical and oriented to support medical components in a configuration that is tip-resistant. The system is optionally deployable to facilitate conversion between a compact storage configuration and a stable deployed configuration. In an embodiment, additional deployable features include holding arms for holding various medical components, wheels, mobility arms and handles. Also provided is a novel wheel system with deployable wheels and methods associated with providing compact storage of any one or more of the systems presented herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Firefly Medical, Inc.Inventors: Stephen E. Schmutzer, Robin Richard Slaton, Christopher Pullen, Lucas Weidner
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Patent number: 8528868Abstract: The present invention discloses a tripod, comprising a base; three legs pivotally provided around the base, each comprising a first tube and a second tube, which is telescopically assembled inside the first tube; first lock mechanisms disposed between the first tube and the second tube of each leg and locking the second tube relative to the first tube to prevent the telescopic movement of the second tube relative to the first tube; three groups of transmission chains, each extending from the base into each leg and coupled with the corresponding first lock mechanism to drive the corresponding first lock mechanism to lock or unlock the second tube; and an actuating mechanism, disposed in the base and synchronously coupled with the three groups of transmission chains to actuate them. The legs of a tripod provided by the present invention may be synchronously and quickly locked and thereby the tripod may be unfolded quickly.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventor: Fung Ngo Leung
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Patent number: 8528869Abstract: A retractable post with an alarm device includes a plurality of retractable pipes retractably sleeved with each other. A retractable air whistle is secured by a latch block at a proper location inside the retractable pipe. A plug piece is installed at a bottom of the retractable post. The plug piece and the latch block make an interior of the retractable pipe present a dummy seal state, wherein the retractable pipe is almost but not completely sealed. When an abnormal rapid falling displacement of the retractable pipes occurs, the latch block and the retractable air whistle compress the air inside the retractable pipe, and then a bellow of the retractable air whistle is further compressed, such that the air inside the bellow is rapidly discharged through a sounding valve disposed at a front end of the air whistle, thereby generating an alarm sound.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Linco Inc.Inventor: Chien-Ting Lin
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Patent number: 8490930Abstract: A telescopic supportive apparatus includes an external tube, an internal tube, a mount, a toothed wheel, a handle, a first detent and a second detent. The internal tube is telescopically inserted in the external tube and formed with a series of recesses. The mount is secured to the external tube. The toothed wheel is supported on the mount and formed with teeth for insertion in the recesses. The handle is supported on the mount. The first detent is movably located on the mount and formed with a ratchet for engagement with the teeth. The second detent is movably located on the mount and formed with a ratchet for engagement with the teeth. The damping unit is located on the mount for damping the spinning of the toothed wheel and therefore the insertion of the internal tube into the external tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: Han-Ching Huang
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Patent number: 8469323Abstract: A monitor support assembly having an internal cable raceway. The support assembly includes a pole mount that can be secured to a desk or table top or to a vertical wall or furniture panel, a rotatable knuckle joint at the upper end of the pole mount, and a quick-release mount for a monitor or other peripheral device. The assembly may also include nonarticulatable and vertical members, connected to each other and to the pole mount with knuckle joints that include internal sleeves. One or more cables, with plugs attached, can be inserted into the cable raceway and joints without disassembling the monitor support. The assembly may have interchangeable parts to provide different lengths for the nonarticulatable and vertical members.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventors: Yani Deros, Matthew Ibarra, Jeff Mowry
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Publication number: 20130152849Abstract: A scoreboard assembly has a scoreboard, a storage box and a detachable stand. The scoreboard includes a folding board. The storage box is detachably connected to the scoreboard. The stand is detachably connected to the scoreboard and is detachable into a top board, a telescopic column, a joint and at least three legs. The telescopic column is detachably connected to the top board. The joint is detachably connected to the telescopic column. The legs are detachably connected to the joint. When the scoreboard assembly is in use, the stand is assembled and the scoreboard is elevated by the stand, which allows players and spectators to watch the score displayed on the scoreboard easily. When the scoreboard assembly is not in use, the stand is disassembled for storage in the storage box and the folding board of the scoreboard is folded to cover the storage box for portability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2011Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventor: Chui-Ching Yang
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Publication number: 20130134268Abstract: A multipoint reconfigurable system and method supporting a wide-variety of configurations that permit adaptation of the mounting system to the user's specific needs. The present invention includes embodiments directed towards multipoint connection bodies, monolegs, flexlegs, lanyard heads, secure connectors, snap connectors, and combinations thereof as well improved structures and methods for implementing these systems and methods. A reversible monopod includes a telescoping columnar monopod body including a proximal end and a distal end; and a coupler coupled to each the end, the coupler selected from the group consisting of a quick-connect type 1 coupler, a quick-connect type 2 coupler complementary to the quick-connect type 1 coupler, a threaded ¼?-20 stud connector, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2012Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: GRIFITI LLCInventors: Philip G. Wessells, Andrew Lee Choy
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Patent number: 8448561Abstract: A mount system including a tray mountable to a port and a table translatable with respect to the tray. A mounting station is positioned on the table. There is a telescoping support for the tray. A drive mechanism translates the table to alternately conceal the mounting station within the port and to deploy the mounting station through the port.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Alf L. Carroll, III, Donald L. Chaloupka, Katherine E. Hoffman, Nathaniel J. Ward
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Publication number: 20130126682Abstract: A computer lift has a stationary lift assembly and a movable monitor mount containing a gas spring cylinder fixed at one end, using a pulley assembly and cable to double the stroke of the gas spring cylinder by floating the pulley assembly. A positive lock allows the lift to stay in position after moving to a desired height, while maintaining easy movability.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Alan L. Tholkes, DuWayne Dandurand
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Patent number: 8443472Abstract: A modular bracket assembly is provided for use with a field hospital portable bed or a NATO litter. The assembly includes a clamp that can be releasably attached to the pole of a litter. The clamp is formed with a mounting aperture. The assembly also includes a lower support that can be mounted in the mounting aperture of the clamp or in attachment holes of field hospital portable beds or the socket that is formed within each hinge when a collapsible litter. An accessory mount is provided on the lower support and can receive a mounting flange affixed to a medical accessory. An upper support can be mounted on the top end of the lower support and can be used to support medical equipment items and/or IV solutions.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: IMPACT Instrumentation, Inc.Inventors: Leslie H. Sherman, Paul Fredette
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Patent number: 8439319Abstract: The invention is a self-supporting, mobile or fixed, adjustable stand for items such a computer keyboard, mouse or laptop computer for use while sitting on a recliner, sofa or chair, standing, sitting or kneeling on the floor. The assembly consists of an articulated arm mechanism with supporting gas spring piston that allows the tray to be raised or lowered effortlessly. The arm assembly swivels sideways to allow the user to sit or stand more freely. The tray assemblies also swivel for added practicality. The stand may be movable or fastened to a floor or another firm location. Movable base assembly options are included and four adjustable foot pegs or casters may be used to level the stand perfectly to the floor and to improve the mobility. The stand can be used with a wired or wireless keyboard and mouse when viewing a large monitor or television from a distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Inventor: Denis Page
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Publication number: 20130105645Abstract: A foldable support assembly includes two seats respectively secured on an underside of a roaster and corresponding to each other. A U-shaped support element includes two ends respectively pivotally connected to a corresponding one of the two seats. The U-shaped support element is selectively positioned when supporting the roaster.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventor: KIOSKY CHUNG
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Patent number: 8427818Abstract: A collapsible support frame assembly includes a support frame having two parallel sliding rails, a slide holder coupled to and movable along the sliding rails of the support frame, a constant force spring mounted between the support frame and the slide holder, and a locking device having a casing affixed to the support frame and a stop member pivotally mounted in an accommodation chamber inside the casing. When the support frame is turned from a vertical position to a horizontal position, the stop member is forced by the gravity thereof to bias out of the accommodation chamber relative to the casing and to stop against the slide holder, thereby locking the slide holder, facilitating packing and delivery.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.Inventor: Lien-Ming Liu
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Patent number: 8403286Abstract: A three-dimensional printing device includes a top bracket, a side bracket, and a pivoting member. The top bracket includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive an inkjet head. The side bracket includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive the top bracket. The pivoting member includes a pair of sidewalls cooperatively defining a receiving space to receive an inkjet head. The pivoting member is rotatably mounted in the receiving space of the side bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chen-Hsing Cheng, Hsing-Yi Hu, Wuu-Jyi Lin
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Publication number: 20130068901Abstract: A supporting apparatus includes a base member, a securing assembly secured to the base member, and a supporting assembly secured to the securing assembly. The supporting assembly includes a slid-way module and a bracket. The bracket is secured to the slid-way module and supports a monitor. The slid-way module includes a main body and an adjusting member. The main body includes two guiding ways and a sliding portion. The sliding portion is slidably engaged between the two guiding ways. The adjusting member includes a holding portion located between the sliding portion and the two guiding way, a resilient piece, and a controlling portion rotatably installed on the holding portion. The resilient piece is located between the holding portion and the controlling portion. The controlling portion is rotatable to deform the resilient piece to adjust friction force between the holding portion and the two guiding ways.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: March 21, 2013Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (WUHAN) CO., LTD.Inventors: YUN-LUNG CHEN, LIANG-CHIN WANG, GANG SU, LING-XIN ZENG, ZHONG-JIE LIU
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Publication number: 20130048802Abstract: The display stand assembly for a tablet computer or the like has a support structure and a device-holding assembly secured to the support structure. The device-holding assembly includes a housing having a rear surface and surrounding walls extending therefrom, defining an insert cavity sized larger than the device. At least one replaceable insert is positionable within the insert cavity and defines a device cavity sized to receive the device. A face plate with an optional separate frame is securable to the housing over the insert(s) and device, to secure the device and show the display screen while denying physical access to parts of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: Bonzai Design Group Inc.Inventor: Iles Z. Guran
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Publication number: 20130037663Abstract: According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2012Publication date: February 14, 2013Applicant: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventor: Medline Industries, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130037686Abstract: A lift for raising and lowering a backdrop is provided. The lift includes: a base including at least three legs; a tower boom extending substantially vertically from the base and including top, middle, and bottom telescoping sections, wherein the tower boom is capable of telescoping from a fully retracted position to a fully extended position; and a post extending substantially vertically from the tower boom, wherein the post is detachable from the tower boom at a lower end of the post and attachable to a truss adapted for attaching to a backdrop at an upper end of the post, wherein a minimum height of the tower boom in the fully retracted position is less than about 35% of a maximum height of the tower boom and post, when the tower boom is in the fully extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: February 14, 2013Inventors: Ralph Cichetti, David D. MacMurtry, Quang N. Truong, Risto M. Salo, Amanda Uhlein
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Publication number: 20130026309Abstract: An apparatus for securing a device, such as a portable video player, in a viewable location. This and other objects of the invention are achieved by providing such an apparatus comprising a mast of selectable length, which has a clamp secured to an upper end of the mast in a selectable orientation. A pair of generally opposing jaws are carried by the clamp to engage at least two edges of the device, the jaws being coupled together for extension and retraction. A plurality of legs extend downwardly from a lower end of the mast, the legs being coupled to the mast for selective movement between a folded position and a deployed position. A flexible joint couples the clamp and mast to permit selective orientation of the clamp and device relative to the mast.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: January 31, 2013Inventors: Roger Ball, Paul Freudenberg
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Patent number: 8356779Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Inventor: Jasen A. Stengel
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Patent number: 8353487Abstract: An interface system for interfacing between at least one endoscopic surgical instrument and a cable-controlled guide tube system. Various embodiments may include a tool docking assembly that is supportable relative to the cable-controlled guide system. The tool docking assembly may comprise one or more tool docking stations for retainingly supporting at least one endoscopic surgical instrument for selective pivotal travel about transverse axes. The system may further include cable attachment arrangements for coupling steering cables from the guide tube assembly to the various tool docking stations.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Robert M. Trusty, Omar J. Vakharia, Gregory J. Bakos
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Publication number: 20130009024Abstract: A foldable supporting stand for a portable electronic device includes: a base body having front and rear sides; two front legs adapted to hold the electronic device and coupled to the base body in proximity to the front side, the front legs being foldable to move toward each other, or unfoldable to move away from each other in opposite sideward directions; and a rear leg including a rear leg body that is coupled to the base body in proximity to the rear side and that can be folded to move toward the front legs, or unfolded to move rearward and away from the front legs, and a rear leg extension foldably connected to the rear leg body. The rear leg body defines a receiving space for the rear leg extension to be received therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: FREE-FREE INDUSTRIAL CORP.Inventor: Sheng-Yu LIU
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Publication number: 20130009023Abstract: A carrier device includes a supporting base, two frames pivotally attached to the supporting base with spindles and each having a pivot axle, a mounting seat attached to the pivot axles of the frames and pivotal relative to the pivot axles of the frames between an upwardly extended working position and a storing position, a lock device is attached to the pivot axle of each of the frames for locking the frame to the supporting base at the lower folded position, and a latch device is attached to the frames for latching the mounting seat to the frames at the storing position and for preventing the carrier device from being collapsed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventor: Hsin Hao Chen
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Patent number: 8327570Abstract: Adjustable firearm supports, and more specifically adjustable bipods, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a firearm support includes a stock mount assembly configured to support a forestock of the firearm and an attachment assembly carried by the stock mount assembly. The attachment assembly is configured to releasably attach to the forestock of the firearm. The firearm support also includes first and second legs operably coupled to the support plate. Each leg is pivotable between a stowed position and an extended position. In the stowed position the legs are generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the firearm, and in the extended position the legs are generally transverse to the longitudinal axis of the firearm.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
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Publication number: 20120304900Abstract: A modular desking system for an open plan office environment provides a variety of highly stable and variously configurable component parts which can be modularly combined with one another to provide a wide variety of desking styles and sizes. The user may decide among many options for linking various desking system assemblies with one another to create a larger desking assembly well suited to various open-plan office spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: KIMBALL INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Jay M. Henriott, Keith E. Metcalf
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Publication number: 20120292464Abstract: A crane transition assisting device, a transport trailer with the assisting device and a crane disassembling/assembling method by use of the assisting device are disclosed. The crane transition assisting device comprises a bearing frame (130) and supporting legs (110) which are mounted on the bearing frame and are equipped with a hydraulic cylinder (111) telescoping in a vertical direction. The bearing frame (130) is provided with at least two suspension arm brackets (120) arranged along the longitudinal direction of a horizontal plane and used for supporting a suspension arm. The assisting device realizes separation or combination of the suspension arm and a rotary table without an assistant lifting mechanism while disassembling/assembling a large-tonnage wheel crane so as to conveniently realize disassembling/assembling a large-tonnage wheel crane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2010Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicants: SANY AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURE CO., LTD., HUNAN SANY INTELLIGENT CONTROL EQUIPMENT COL, LTD.Inventors: Qingyu Huang, Munan Liu, Xin Zhang, Lianxi Deng
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Publication number: 20120292463Abstract: An apparatus for holding a portable electronic device. The apparatus includes a base having a storage compartment. The base includes a neck cavity. The apparatus includes an attachment member extending from the base and configured to couple to another object. The attachment member includes a suction cup. The apparatus includes a neck extending from the neck cavity of the base; wherein when the neck is retracted substantially fits within the neck cavity. The neck includes a plurality of frustoconical nested members configured to extend from the neck cavity or retract therein. The apparatus includes a mount coupled to a distal end of the neck and configured to couple to a portable electronic device. The mount includes an actuation device configured to actuate the portable electronic device. The apparatus includes a remote control configured to actuate a portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventor: Salih Maurice Burns
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Publication number: 20120293931Abstract: A support structure for supporting a computer device includes a clamping frame, two clamping members, and a support rod. The clamping frame is used for clamping a side of the computer device. The two clamping members are disposed on the clamping frame. At least one of the two clamping members has at least one angle positioning bump. The support rod is disposed at a side of the clamping frame for supporting the clamping frame. The support rod includes an arm portion and a shaft portion. The arm portion has an angle positioning hole for engaging with the angle positioning bump to fix an angle of the arm portion relative to the clamping frame. The shaft portion is extendedly connected to an end of the arm portion and detachably disposed between the clamping members, for making the arm portion capable of rotating relative to the clamping frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Inventors: Chun-Cheng Liu, Jen-Chieh Cheng
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Patent number: 8313066Abstract: According to one embodiment, an intravenous stand for supporting an intravenous fluid container includes a hanger configured to support one or more intravenous fluid containers. A pole, having a first end and a second end, is coupled to the hanger at the first end and a base at the second. A plurality of casters are releasably coupled to the base via a plurality of quick-release members.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Medline Industries, Inc.Inventors: Linda M. Hampton, Ishwor Prasad Adhikari
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Publication number: 20120273632Abstract: A spray gun adjusting device for adjusting painting position of spray gun includes a first axis mechanism and a second axis mechanism slidably positioned on first axis mechanism. First axis mechanism includes a screw rod extending along first direction, a first sliding block, a screw nut sleeved on the screw rod, a first bevel gear fixed to screw nut, a second bevel gear meshing with first bevel gear, and a first driving shaft fixedly connected to second bevel gear, and the screw nut and first driving shaft are rotatably positioned on first sliding block. Second axis mechanism includes a sliding rod along second direction, a second sliding block slidably sleeved on sliding rod, a gear rack fixed to sliding rod, a gear meshing with gear rack, and a second driving shaft fixed to the gear, and second sliding block is fixed to first sliding block of first axis mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO.,LTD.Inventors: MAN-CANG LI, FENG-YUEN DAI, YUNG-TA LO
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Patent number: 8292240Abstract: Stand, in particular camera stand, comprising: a receptacle for mounting an apparatus, in particular a camera; and at least one leg which is connected to the receptacle and comprises at least two telescopic units (T1, T2), of which a first telescopic unit (T1) is connected to the receptacle and a second telescopic unit (T2) is displaceable relative to the first telescopic unit and can be locked in a desired position in relation to the first telescopic unit (T1), characterized in that two locking points set apart in the longitudinal direction of the leg are provided between the second telescopic unit (T2) and the first telescopic unit (T1) for locking the telescopic units (T1, T2).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Camera Dynamics GmbHInventors: Dieter Hein, Dagmar Wessels
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Publication number: 20120255682Abstract: A tire support stand includes a connecting arm and a telescopic arm, both connected to a securing bracket. The telescopic arm is pivotally connected to the securing bracket, while the connecting arm is firmly affixed to the securing bracket. The telescopic arm includes a sleeve member and an extendable arm which extends in and out of the sleeve member. The tire support stand has two configurations: (1) an upright configuration in which the connecting arm is mounted in a tripod; and (2) an L-shaped configuration in which the connecting arm is mounted to a trailer hitch receiver. In the upright configuration, a spindle platform is mounted on top of the connecting arm for receiving a tire. In the L-shaped configuration, the telescopic arm is rotated to a position perpendicular to the connecting arm and the spindle platform is mounted on top of the telescopic arm for receiving a tire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventor: Joseph C. Orr
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Patent number: 8272602Abstract: A stand includes a base, a supporting member and a connecting member. The supporting member is spaced from the base and comprises a supporting portion and an arm pivotally engaging with the supporting portion. The arm is rotatable towards the supporting portion. The connecting member connects the base and the supporting member. The connecting member comprises a plurality of connecting portions foldaway relative to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shen Zhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zhen-Xing Ye
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Patent number: 8262045Abstract: A support device for a flat appliance is disclosed. The support device includes a mounting plate having at least one hole defined therein. The mounting plate is adapted for attachment to a side of the flat appliance with a fastener extending through the at least one hole and into at least one corresponding receiving hole in the flat appliance. The device further includes a mounting bracket that is adapted for attachment to a stand structure. The device also includes a brace disposed between the mounting plate and the mounting bracket. The at least one hole in the mounting plate is adapted for accommodating the receiving hole of a variety of different flat appliances.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Bush Industries, Inc.Inventor: John M. Green
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Patent number: 8262036Abstract: An equipment support, such as an IV pole, comprises an upper portion, a lower portion having a lower end configured to engage a socket, and an actuator movable relative to the lower end. When the upper portion is gripped by a releasable gripper, the lower end can be disengaged from the socket by moving the actuator from a first position to a second position. The lower portion can be telescoped relative to the upper portion by moving the actuator from the second position to a third position.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Graham, Steven J. Schwartz
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Publication number: 20120211612Abstract: The present invention discloses a stand for a cooler containing cooling solution. The cooler further includes an attached flexible tubing outlet for draining the cooling solution through the flexible tube outlet into a medical cuff for reducing swelling of injured tissue. The stand further comprises a cylindrical container with a cavity for receiving through the opened top end of the lateral sidewall the cooler therein. An elongated pedestal is further defined by a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the pedestal is attached underneath the bottom side of the container. The container is supported in an upright position a distance above the surface of the ground. An aperture is located in the lateral side wall for receiving the flexible tubing outlet therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Sheila Elaine Johnson
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Publication number: 20120210929Abstract: The present invention is a portable literature display. The preferred embodiment features a collapsible stand and sign, with a literature carousel that mounts upon the stand. The carousel is formed from a plurality of closable clamshell cases mounted upon a plurality of cross-beams and secured together in a ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Thomas S. Kiser
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Publication number: 20120187257Abstract: A computer accessory for provides a fixing stand for tablet PC or other e-book products such as “ipad®” comprising: a base; a height rod, which is vertical to the base; a metal hose, at which one end of the hose is fixed to the top end of the height rod; and a fixing holder, connecting to the other end of the metal hoses for clamping tablet PC or e-book. For user's convenience, the tablet PC stand can be moved with the whole body. Users can bend the metal hoses as like. The fixing holder can be rotated at 360 degrees to adjust tablet PC or e-book's best place in height, horizontal and angle and make users in the best comfortable gestures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventor: JIANHUA ZOU
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Publication number: 20120181979Abstract: A Telescoping Powered Rechargeable Pole with Stand System 1 with a any one of several devices mounted on the top of the pole that requires a certain level of direct current electric power to maintain it's operation. Usually in a remote place away from any other power source, the stand 2 can be set and the powered telescoping poles 3 and 5 can be raised to gain height for the device mounted on the top of the pole 3. A device mounted directly onto the top cap 30 and powered via a power cable 38 can be powered for a time and then the Telescoping Rechargeable Powered Pole with Stand System can then be recharged through the recharging power port 29. The top cap mount 35 connects the device the top of the pole. The system is powered for a length of time dictated by the size and number of battery cells contained within the top tube 3 of the powered telescoping pole with stand 1. The system is recharged via a suitable charger through the power recharge port 29.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2011Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: James Daniel Hudspeth, Chris McGilvray
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Publication number: 20120168576Abstract: A portable stand with an integral power supply and controller, a mast for supporting a functional device and a stabilizing leg assembly comprises a main housing for a power supply, and connected to the main housing are retractable and extendable support legs and an extendable and retractable mast. The mast includes a mount for holding at least one functional device to form a single, integral unit that provides for storage, stable support and power for a functional device that is mounted onto the mast, and portability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: AIR SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Lawrence Shane Intravatola
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Patent number: 8203833Abstract: A laptop computer includes a main body, a display device, a hinge module and an angle detector. The hinge module is pivotally interconnected between the display device and the main body such that the display device is swiveled relative to the main body to be folded against or unfolded away from the main body. The hinge module includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component. The first hinge component is secured to the main body. The second hinge component is pivotally connected with the first hinge component and includes an end secured to the display device. The angle detector is coupled with an opposite end of the second hinge component for measuring a rotation angle of the second hinge component.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignee: Compal Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Yung-Jen Huang, Yi-Hung Shen, Cheng-Hsi Wu
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Patent number: 8201782Abstract: A height adjustable stand comprises a base, a connecting member, a height extender, and a positioning mechanism. The base includes a support member protruding therefrom. The connecting member comprises a first surface and a first end frictionally and rotatably connected to the support member. The height extender is slidably connected to the connecting member and comprises a second surface and an upper connecting end for connecting with a flat panel display device. The positioning mechanism comprises a plurality of recessed portions formed in one of the first surface and the second surface, and a compressed elastic member slidably received in a receiving hole defined in the other one of the first surface and the second surface, one end of the elastic member being biased to be received in one of the plurality of recessed portions to locate the height extender in a desirable position.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gang-Tao Fan