Having Vertically Adjustable Stand (e.g., Telescoping Rods) Patents (Class 248/125.8)
  • Patent number: 8191485
    Abstract: A universal TV support and mounting kit allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, console mount and wall mount. The console mount incorporates a vertical spine and a cantilever arm to support the television over the console. A mounting frame is provided that can be attached to the cantilever arm or to a wall. Pivoting and tilting is accommodated by the cantilever arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Whalen, Paul R. Jones
  • Patent number: 8181920
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a drive thru terminal equipment stand comprising a base, a vertical support having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected to the base, a framework connected to the second end of the vertical support, and a plurality of equipment supporting surfaces connected to the framework. The vertical support is operable to adjust the height of the framework along a vertical axis of the vertical support relative to the base. The framework and the plurality of equipment supporting surfaces are operable to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the vertical support. The plurality of equipment supporting surfaces are operable to support a plurality of employee equipment selected from the group consisting of a monitor, a keyboard, a computer mouse, a printer, a scanner, and a telephone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: E.F. Bavis & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Brown
  • Patent number: 8181918
    Abstract: A device for supporting a flexible hose extending between an individual and a stationary base unit nearby, is disclosed. The support device flexibly supports the hose generally above the individual yet readily accommodates movement by the individual while maintaining communication between the individual and the base unit through the hose. The device is particularly adapted for use by individuals suffering from sleep apnea and who use units to assist in breathing while sleeping or resting. The device can be easily placed into one or more configurations so that it is hidden from view or transportable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: John Edwin McCloud
  • Patent number: 8181921
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a platform telescoping system which comprises a platform, a first supporting arm, a second supporting arm, a telescopic driving mechanism which comprises a first power output, end and a rotational driving mechanism which comprises a second power output end. The first power output end is integrated with the second supporting arm and causes the second supporting arm to move in a first direction, and the second power output end is integrated with the platform and causes the platform to pivot between a first position and a second position. The second supporting arm telescopes with respect to the first supporting arm for adjusting the position of the platform. The space occupied by the platform telescoping system may be reduced while its functions enhanced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhiyuan Shi, Xiaohong Chen
  • Patent number: 8177180
    Abstract: A mounting system is provided for supporting equipment such as solar module arrays on a rooftop or other underlying surface. The mounting system includes a pipe, and a grasp section. These couple to a base that is extended into or otherwise integrated with the underlying surface. The pipe may be coupled so as to extend a height from the underlying surface. The grasp section is coupled to a top section of the pipe and is structured to secure to a section of the solar module array when the solar module array is installed on the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: PVT Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Reed Plaisted, Brian West
  • Publication number: 20120097809
    Abstract: A collapsible adjusting utility stand that folds flat for convenient storage and deploys quickly. The stand can be used to stabilize one object over a base surface and hold a second object in a desired orientation relative to the base while adjusting and fixing the vertical elevation of the second object. We describe in detail an embodiment configured as a collapsible adjusting funnel stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Inventor: Barbara Rose Carlson
  • Patent number: 8162558
    Abstract: A nut assembly for quick adjustment of axial position relative to a threaded shaft. The nut is formed in two, physically separate sections, each having a surface portion with threads for mating engagement with the shaft. Each nut section is pivotally mounted to a bushing which surrounds the threaded shaft for movement of the nut threads into and out of engagement with the shaft threads. The sections are moved about their pivotal mountings by movement of a second bushing axially with respect to the first bushing through cooperative conical surfaces on the second bushing and on each of the nut sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Terry P. Warner
  • Patent number: 8162269
    Abstract: A cable support system has a base that adhesively adheres to an attachment surface. Telescopic segments connect to the base and extend and retract in length. A cable receptacle attaches to an end portion of a final segment of the telescopic segments. A control system wirelessly receives instructions from a portable communication device, and at least one mechanical drive mechanism connects to the final segment of the telescopic segments and responds to the control system to extend and retract at least the final segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Isaac D. White, James E. Dickens
  • Publication number: 20120085719
    Abstract: A portable and adjustable stand includes a base assembly having at least three legs pivotally coupled to an end cap and movable between retracted and extended configurations. The stand includes a length adjustable rod having first and second rod members for selectively adjusting the height thereof. The end cap is slidably coupled to a lower end of the first rod member. A drink holder assembly is mounted atop the second rod member. An auxiliary rod member and umbrella holder may be coupled to the second rod member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: April 12, 2012
    Inventor: Heath Duemmel
  • Publication number: 20120074083
    Abstract: A device is provided for retaining an elongated article including two oppositely oriented arcuate members. The device also includes a member extending between and connecting the arcuate members, and an arrangement mounted on each of the arcuate members for releasably engaging the article. The device further includes an arrangement associated with each of the arcuate members for mounting the arcuate members on a surface. The elongated article may include a piece of sporting equipment. A retaining device is provided that includes a frame including two arcuate members connected by a cross member. Each arcuate member is oriented opposite to the other arcuate member. The retaining device also includes at least one clip mounted on the frame and adapted to releasably engage an elongated article. The retaining device further includes a mounting arrangement connected to the frame and adapted to attach the frame to a surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Inventor: Geoffrey S. Geils
  • Patent number: 8136773
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Firefly Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen E. Schmutzer, Robin Richard Slaton, Christopher Pullen, Lucas Weidner
  • Publication number: 20120061531
    Abstract: A holding structure for an electronic device contains a vertically moving desk and a heat-venting holder, wherein the moving desk includes a plate member, and the plate member includes a stopping unit fixed on a rear side thereof and a locking mechanism disposed on a front side thereof; the heat-venting holder is putted on the plate member, and a rear side of the heat-venting holder is retained by the stopping unit, a front side of the heat-venting holder is retained by the locking mechanism so that the heat-venting holder is positioned securely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Chi-Pei Ho
  • Publication number: 20120032041
    Abstract: A supporting bracket has a base and a positioning column. The base is mounted on a bottom bracket to form a stand. The positioning column is attached to base and has a first positioning piece and a second positioning piece. The first positioning piece us formed on the base and has a first inclined surface and an inclined slot. The second positioning piece is mounted slidably on the first positioning piece and has a second inclined surface and a slide mounted slidably in the inclined slot. Sliding the second positioning piece on the first positioning piece changes an outer diameter of the positioning column so that the positioning column may be fitted into mounting holes of different devices such as audio speakers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventor: HUEY-HSIU HSIAO
  • Publication number: 20120019990
    Abstract: A stand for an electronic display. The stand includes a brake mechanism to selectively fix the position of the display at a desired vertical position. An actuator proximate an outer edge of the display to selectively lock and unlock the brake mechanism. A brake mechanism locked and unlocked by tilting a display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Peter Segar, Jeffrey R. Mensing, Shaun C. Lindblad, Saeb Asamarai, Mustafa Ergun
  • Patent number: 8100371
    Abstract: An I.V. support stand (10) includes a support section and a base (20). The base (20) includes a base body and a plurality of wheel assemblies (24), each wheel assembly including a wheel support (26) operatively mounted to the base body for pivotal movement relative thereto and at least one wheel (28) operatively mounted to the wheel support. The wheel supports are pivotally movable relative to the base body between an extended position in which the wheels rest on a support surface and retracted position, the arrangement being such that when the base is disposed on the support surface the wheels are caused to adopt the extended position and when the base is moved clear of the support surface the wheel assemblies are caused to adopt the retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Ergotech Health Systems Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Gray John Eggleston, James Ross Little
  • Patent number: 8091842
    Abstract: An equipment support (10) for supporting a piece of equipment (20). The equipment support (10) being operable to support the piece of equipment (20) and including a drive arrangement (13a, 13b) to provide drive so that the position of the piece of equipment (20) relative to a user of the equipment is automatically and continuous varied over time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignees: Nigel Geoffrey Thomas, James Brett Hutchinson
    Inventors: Nigel Geoffrey Thomas, James Brett Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 8091841
    Abstract: A force adjustment assembly for use within a telescoping subassembly that includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member that is supported by the first elongated member for sliding motion along an extension axis, the subassembly further including a force equalizer assembly that includes a strand having first and second ends that are supported by the second and first elongated members, respectively, the adjustment assembly comprising a preloader supported by at least one of the first and second elongated members and supporting at least a portion of the strand, the preloader applying a preload force via the strand when the second elongated member is in a fully extended position and an adjuster for adjusting the preload force applied by the preloader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Jones, Kurt Heidmann, Todd Andres
  • Patent number: 8087408
    Abstract: A system for improving the safety of a stove by preventing unwanted movement of cooking vessels in use on the stove. The system includes independently extendable posts that are adjacent to the cooking areas of the stove. The extendable posts may be retracted to a position wherein the top surface of the post is at or below the surface of the stove so as to enable easy cleaning and provide an attractive appearance. The posts are easily moved between their extended and retracted positions and are biased upwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Kenyon International, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Reischmann, Phillip Williams
  • Patent number: 8087624
    Abstract: A television lock for coupling a television to an anchor surface. The television lock includes a bracket for coupling to the rear panel of the television, a tether anchor for coupling to the anchor surface, and a bracket tether for coupling the bracket to the tether anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Cosco Management, Inc.
    Inventors: Jim R. Varney, Bryan R. Hotaling, John MacNeill
  • Publication number: 20110315834
    Abstract: A tripod (1) for the automatic height adjustment of a device (2) in a height direction (12), including a tripod head (3), tripod legs (4) that are connected to the tripod head (3), a receiver (9) to receive the device (2), and a guide (11) that is connected to the receiver (9) and that can be adjusted in the height direction (12), wherein an automatic height-adjuster (13) is provided for adjusting the height of the guide (11).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Sasha Lukic, Manfred Ammann, Holger Max Emberger, Andreas Winter, Andreas John
  • Patent number: 8079311
    Abstract: A universal TV support and mounting kit that accommodates the principal varieties of TVs that have to be mounted or supported, namely CRT type and two panel types (plasma and LCD), in a single kit. The kit that allows the consumer to employ any of the three modes of support, namely stand mount, console mount and wall mount. The console mount incorporates a vertical spine and a gooseneck mount. A frame is provided that can be attached to the gooseneck mount or to a wall. Pivoting and tilting is accommodated by the gooseneck mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Whalen Furniture Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Whalen, Paul R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20110303805
    Abstract: A mounting system for pivotally mounting a load such as display device to a support arm including a device mounting element for supporting a display, a hoop element defined by a portion of the circumference of a circle, and a support arm mount slidable along relative to, and rotatable about relative to, the hoop. A support system for supporting a load such as a display device includes a mount for a load, a base element and a support arm coupling the mount and base element at, respectively, distal and proximal portions of the support arm, and pivotally connected to at least the base element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: ALEX LAU, Andrew Wills
  • Publication number: 20110292666
    Abstract: The present invention concerns itself with a floor top holder for a device such as a tablet computer, comprising a floor base, a post, and one, two or more flexible tubes as a support and as a position adjustment mechanism. A wall version of the device holder is also the object of the present invention. Furthermore, the device holder invented can be easily converted from a floor base version to a wall, desk, or table top version.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth John GALLAGHER
  • Patent number: 8066245
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Bush Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John M. Green
  • Patent number: 8066234
    Abstract: A large-screen image display apparatus includes a stand for supporting the display module, which has a leg portion. The leg portion of the stand is inserted into the main frame. The leg portion and the main frame are fastened together at a first screw hole formed through the leg portion. In addition, the leg portion and a fixing part of the outer frame are fastened together at a second screw hole formed through the leg portion. The first screw hole and the second screw hole are formed on different faces of the leg portion and at different heights. This can provide a large-screen image display apparatus with a less-wobble, high-safety, high-reliability, and low-cost stand-attaching structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mika Ri, Masahiro Yamamoto, Yutaka Yamada, Kohei Miyoshi, Teppei Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8038330
    Abstract: A movable multi-directional light stand is revealed. The movable multi-directional light stand includes a retractable top support rod that can be received into and connected with a hollow middle support rod. The top support rod is disposed with a mounting slot on a wall, along an axial direction thereof. A sleeve with external threads is disposed around the top of the top support rod and is arranged with a guiding slot corresponding to the mounting slot of the top support rod. A retractable light rod is pivoted to the wall of the top support rod that is disposed with the mounting slot. The retractable light rod is formed by a hollow outer tube and an inner tube that slides in the outer tube and having a hook. The light stand further includes an adjustment nut with threads engaging corresponding external threads of the sleeve so that the adjustment nut can support the outer tube, locate the retractable light rod in the mounting slot and adjust the height of the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Inventor: Yun-Zhao Liu
  • Patent number: 8025260
    Abstract: A sample device to be inserted inside an external tube, having a substantially circular cross-section, may carry a substantially circular plate as part of a turntable to be rotated within the external tube around two substantially orthogonal axes. An embodiment of the sample device may include two substantially coaxial tubes, with the turntable being supported by the outer tube, and two meshing gears, with the first gear being connected to the inner tube and the second gear being connected to the turntable. Another embodiment may include a special cable guide being connected with its first end with the turntable and its second end, being substantially perpendicular to the first end, with the supporting means, with the inner tube, the outer tube and/or the cable guide being connected with a driving unit. Preferably, the surface of the plate to be rotated within the external tube is maximized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: European Organisation for Nuclear Research—CERN
    Inventor: Felix Bergsma
  • Patent number: 8020817
    Abstract: A musical instrument stand includes a top seat including a seat body and a holding unit. The holding unit includes two pivot members, a torsion spring, and two holding rods. Thus, when the musical instrument is pulled upward relative to the holding unit to detach from the two holding rods of the holding unit, the two pivot members of the holding unit are pushed upward by the restoring force of the torsion spring so that the two pivot members of the holding unit are moved upward to the expanding position, and the two holding rods of the holding unit are moved to space from each other such that the neck of the musical instrument can be removed from the two holding rods of the holding unit easily and conveniently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Tsung-Yao Yu
  • Patent number: 8016252
    Abstract: A display support includes a sliding module and a base module detachably connected to each other. The sliding module includes a first integral-formed frame and a second integral-formed frame movably disposed therein. When using the display support, the sliding module is joined in a receiving portion of the base module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Qiada Corporation
    Inventors: Yung-Chun Su, Chun-Jung Tsuo
  • 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
  • Patent number: 7980519
    Abstract: A telescopic adjustable positioning device comprises an outer sleeve; a telescopic tube receiving into the outer sleeve at one end thereof and having a plurality of positioning holes; a retaining seat being a hollow tube and enclosing a connection of the outer sleeve and the telescopic tube; one side of the retaining seat being formed with a receiving portion; a slot being formed in the receiving portion; and a bottom side of the slot having a through hole which is smaller than the slot; a pin capable of passing through the retaining seat and the outer sleeve to be retained to the positioning hole of the telescopic tube; and an operation unit assembled to the receiving portion of the retaining seat. The pin is received in the slot and the through hole; and two springs are attached to the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: Chao-Ken Chen
  • Patent number: 7980625
    Abstract: The Back Jack is an upper body support to be used when a person is working on their hands and knees. The Back Jack has a base with a chest pad on one side and a support rod pivotally mounted on the other side. The chest pad is made of a high quality or memory foam and covered with a vinyl material. The support rod pivot joint can be locked in a working position perpendicular to the base, a transport position parallel to the base, and one or more intermediate positions. The support rod is made of telescoping sections to accommodate workers of different heights. The telescoping sections are adjusted by a spring pin fixed to an inner shaft which fits through holes in an outer shaft. A pivoting rubber foot is mounted to the bottom of the inner shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Inventor: Christian Shane Worthington
  • Publication number: 20110163210
    Abstract: An adjustable stand to be detachably connected to and provide vertical support for a conventional water meter of the kind that is coupled to a fire hydrant to measure the volume of water consumed by a user by way of the fire hydrant. The water meter stand includes a foot that lays upon the ground and a meter support plate that is attached to the fire hydrant water meter. A turnbuckle assembly is located between the foot and the meter support plate. A housing of the turnbuckle assembly is rotated to cause upper and lower threaded rods to correspondingly move through the housing. Accordingly, the length of the stand between the foot and the meter support plate can be selectively adjusted regardless of the dimensions of the fire hydrant and the elevation of the water meter coupled thereto and suspended above the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Arthur Hendey, SR.
  • Publication number: 20110155869
    Abstract: An adjustable support device includes a supporting member having two spaced arms each of which includes a sliding engaging member, a carrier for an article or monitor includes two sliding engaging elements slidably engaged with the sliding engaging members of the arms for allowing the carrier to be moved relative to the supporting member to selected positions, and a number of rolling members are attached to the arms and engaged with the sliding engaging elements of the carrier for allowing the carrier to be smoothly moved relative to the supporting member to the selected positions with a suitably reduced or decreased friction between the carrier and the supporting stand, a spring member resiliently couples the carrier to the supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Inventor: Hsin Hao Chen
  • Patent number: 7967259
    Abstract: An extension device includes the first tubular member, the second tubular member movably inserted into the first tubular member, and the third tubular member movably inserted into the second tubular member and a regulating device that regulates movement of the third tubular member with respect to the second tubular member. The regulating device includes a regulating member protruding from the inner hole portion to the outside of the third tubular member band is brought in the outer hole portion, and a pressing member for pressing the regulating member in the protruding direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Velbon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Koichiro Nakatani
  • 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: 7954272
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
  • Patent number: 7950611
    Abstract: A computing device comprising a support system extendable and retractable relative to a housing, the support system extending across a lateral dimension of the housing between a pair of housing sidewalls to support at least a portion of the housing in an elevated position relative to a support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Jonathan R. Harris, Paul J. Doczy
  • Patent number: 7942372
    Abstract: A multi-functional rack for a whiteboard includes a lower adjuster. The lower adjuster has two lower telescopic tubes respectively disposed two lateral sides thereof. The lower adjuster has a driving mechanism mounted thereon. A frame is fixed on lower adjuster. The driving mechanism is connected to the frame for lifting the frame. An upper adjuster is mounted on a top of the lower adjuster. The upper adjuster has two upper telescopic tubes respectively disposed on two lateral sides thereof. An upper cross beam has two ends simultaneously fixed on an upper part of the both two lower telescopic tubes. An upper sleeve is rotatably mounted on the cross beam. A telescopic arm is connected to the upper sleeve. An adjusting mechanism is mounted on the upper adjuster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Inventor: Tuang-Hock Koh
  • Publication number: 20110090410
    Abstract: The display supporting bracket includes a base, a telescopic rod, a movable support, a clip, a connecting means and a frame. The telescopic rod is telescopic mounted on the base and can be moved upward or downward relative to the base. The movable support is slidably mounted on the telescopic rod. The clip is pivotally mounted on the support. The frame is rotatably mounted on the clip by the connecting means for supporting a display thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: ZHEN-XING YE
  • Publication number: 20110057078
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 10, 2011
    Inventor: Fung Ngo LEUNG
  • Patent number: 7896298
    Abstract: An intravenous support apparatus comprises a pole, means attachable to the pole for hanging an intravenous liquid supply on the pole, and a base including a plurality of disconnectable legs having respective inner ends joined one with another, the joined inner ends forming a central body of the base to define a central passage extending vertically through the base, the central passage receiving a bottom end of the pole for supporting the pole in a upright position, each leg including a first material containing a core element of a second material which is heavier than the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: AMG Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Seth Meyers, Cristian Boar, Ming Xu
  • Patent number: 7891625
    Abstract: The invention concerns a medical machine (1) for transport of liquid, comprising at least one suspension means (10) intended to receive at least two bags (50) containing liquid, the suspension means having a suspension body (11), at least three fastening means (12, 13, 14) fixed to the suspension body (11), comprising at least two lateral fastening means (13, 14) and one intermediate fastening means (12), the intermediate fastening means (12) being placed between the two lateral fastening means (13, 14), and the intermediate fastening means (12) being placed vertically lower down than the lateral fastening means (13, 14). The first lateral fastening means and the intermediate fastening means are intended to receive a first bag, and the second lateral fastening means and the intermediate fastening means are intended to receive a second bag, so that the two bags are held against one another in a stable manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2011
    Assignee: Gambro Lundia AB
    Inventors: Jacques Chevallet, Eric Dejaiffe
  • 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: 7884735
    Abstract: A patient care equipment support includes power and data connectors configured to be coupled to power and data connectors of patient care equipment when the patient care equipment is coupled to the equipment support to provide a power coupling and a data coupling between the patient care equipment and the equipment support. The equipment support is transferable between a first device, such as a hospital bed, and a second device, such as an overhead support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventor: David C. Newkirk
  • Patent number: 7874303
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a sliding device used on the supporting shaft, which utilizes the button to achieve singlehanded operation, utilizes horizontal slide of the bolt to achieve the steady locking of tiny clearance, and utilizes the active connection with relative turn and relative slide between the sliding base and the button to achieve transmission between the pressing of users and the horizontal slide of the bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignees: China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Xiamen Corporation
    Inventor: Wencang Xie
  • Patent number: 7857269
    Abstract: A mounting system is provided for supporting equipment such as solar module arrays on a rooftop or other underlying surface. The mounting system includes a pipe, and a grasp section. These couple to a base that is extended into or otherwise integrated with the underlying surface. The pipe may be coupled so as to extend a height from the underlying surface. The grasp section is coupled to a top section of the pipe and is structured to secure to a section of the solar module array when the solar module array is installed on the underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: PVT Solar, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Reed Plaisted, Brian West
  • Publication number: 20100320339
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: GANG-TAO FAN
  • Publication number: 20100314510
    Abstract: An adjustable vehicle support stand is provided that includes a base, a lower collar secured to the base, a rod, an upper collar and a plate secured to the upper collar. The plate is configured for attachment to a wheel hub of a vehicle. The rod includes a lower portion and an upper portion that are threadably engaged with the lower and upper collars, respectively. One of the lower and upper portions of the rod includes a plurality of left-hand external threads and the other of the lower and upper portions of the rod includes a plurality of right-hand external threads. The rod also includes a torquing portion that separates the lower and upper portions of the rod and that is configured to facilitate rotation of the rod. The plate is vertically movable relative to the base in response to rotation of the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: David A. Munn, Brian T. Walters