And Bracket Rotatable Patents (Class 248/125.9)
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Patent number: 10856062Abstract: A wearable rig system for supporting an overhead boom is provided. The system comprises a body harness attachable to a back area and a shoulders area of a user and a backplate attached to a backward facing surface of the harness. The system also comprises a back-bottom hinge plate attached via hinges to the backplate and horizontal arm poles that upon receipt of downward pressure exert upward force on the hinge plate and cause a far end of an overhead boom to move downward. The arm poles, upon receipt of upward pressure, exert downward force on the hinge plate and cause the far end of the overhead boom to move upward. The boom is positioned over the user's head and by default parallel to a flat surface supporting the user, is perpendicular to the user's shoulders, and extends to the far end several feet in front of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Inventor: Jared Cohn
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Patent number: 9879966Abstract: The present invention discloses a fixture, which is composed of a base plate, a support column, a profiling positioning block, support rods, positioning sleeves and the like. When in use, the fixture provided by the present invention can meet the requirement for performing three-coordinates measuring on a blank and a finished product subjected to machining for a steering knuckle workpiece, and simultaneously has the characteristics of simple structure, low manufacturing cost, convenient use and the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: CITIC Dicastal CO., LTDInventors: Bowen Xue, Jiandong Guo, Qi Cang, Xiuwei Wang
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Patent number: 9665053Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes an opening and closing unit attached to an image forming apparatus body. The opening and closing unit includes: an exterior member pivotably attached to the image forming apparatus body via a first shaft; a base member provided inside the exterior member and pivotably attached to the image forming apparatus body via a second shaft so as to be able to move with the exterior member; and an extension member attached to the base member in a manner capable of being pulled out and retracted.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: FUJI XEROX CO., LTD.Inventor: Takuya Mori
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Patent number: 8818534Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first member, a second member with a first point and a second point, a processing unit, and a drive device. The drive device pivotably connects the second member to the first member. The processing unit calculates a first distance between the first point and a third point and a second distance between the second point and the third point. The processing unit controls the drive device to rotate the second member relative to the first member according to the first distance and the second distance, thus the line defined by the third point and a middle point between the first point and the second point is perpendicular to the line defined by the first point and the second point.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2010Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ting-Kai Wang, Bin Li
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Patent number: 8789802Abstract: A protective case system for a tablet computing device is described herein. The protective case enables a person that does not want to or is physically unable to hold a tablet computing device to interact with an inserted tablet computing device. In addition to the foregoing, other aspects are described in the claims, description, and drawings that form this document.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Stand For Stuff LLCInventors: Martin A. Springer, Jeremy Ellison, Jake Levine
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Publication number: 20140182488Abstract: A lifting and rotating device includes a lifting unit having a gas lift and a support member having a hinge; a rotating unit rotatable around the hinge; and a decompression unit having a handle movable between a release position and a control position, a pressure regulating member pivotally disposed on the hinge and normally located at a release position, and a cable having one end connected to the handle and the other end connected to the pressure regulating member at a position substantially located on the pivot axis of the hinge. The handle is normally at the release position and the relative position between the pressure regulating member and a control pin of the gas lift remains unchanged when the rotating unit rotates around the hinge. When the handle is moved to the control position by an external force, the pressure regulating member is moved to press the control pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SYNCMOLD ENTERPRISE CORP.Inventors: Der-Wei LU, Chung-Cheng HU, Ren-Yu LIOU
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Patent number: 8763963Abstract: A panel supporting device with elevating function includes a supporting frame, a supporting sleeve, a guiding cover member, a driving block, a lead screw and a positioning liner. The supporting frame includes a plurality of guiding posts. The supporting sleeve is disposed between the guiding posts and connected to the panel. The guiding cover member fixedly covers an outside of the supporting sleeve and has a plurality of guiding holes in which the guiding posts penetrate. The driving block is fixed inside the supporting sleeve and has a screw hole and an inserting slot. The lead screw is accommodated inside the supporting sleeve and screwed in the screw hole. The positioning liner is accommodated inside the supporting sleeve and penetrates the inserting slot, thereby preventing the supporting sleeve from tilting or vibrating during up and down movement.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Inventor: Chin-Chu Li
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Publication number: 20140175234Abstract: A panel supporting device with elevating function includes a supporting frame, a supporting sleeve, a guiding cover member, a driving block, a lead screw and a positioning liner. The supporting frame includes a plurality of guiding posts. The supporting sleeve is disposed between the guiding posts and connected to the panel. The guiding cover member fixedly covers an outside of the supporting sleeve and has a plurality of guiding holes in which the guiding posts penetrate. The driving block is fixed inside the supporting sleeve and has a screw hole and an inserting slot. The lead screw is accommodated inside the supporting sleeve and screwed in the screw hole. The positioning liner is accommodated inside the supporting sleeve and penetrates the inserting slot, thereby preventing the supporting sleeve from tilting or vibrating during up and down movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Chin-Chu LI
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Patent number: 8596592Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Man-Cang Li, Feng-Yuen Dai, Yung-Ta Lo
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Patent number: 8590080Abstract: An arm rest bed attachment assembly supports an arm of a person while in bed. The assembly includes a support post and a cushion coupled to the support post. The cushion is configured for supporting an arm of a person while in bed. A support bracket is selectively insertable under a mattress on a bed. The support bracket is coupled to and extends from the support post.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: Larry M. Staresinic
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Patent number: 8593799Abstract: A stand includes: a base including a front arm and a rear arm each in which a rod including thread parts at both ends is bent with the both ends facing each other; a hinge unit including two joint members each of which has at least two through-holes, and arranged such that the thread part at the one end of the front arm and the thread part at the one end of the rear arm screw into one of the through-holes of the two joint members, and the thread part at the other end of the front arm and the thread part at the other end of the rear arm screw into the other of the through-holes of the two joint members; and a bracket including an attachment fixed onto an object to be supported, and fixed onto the two joint members.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Sony CorporationInventors: Hiroyuki Ono, Makoto Koizumi, Naoto Sukou, Nobuyuki Hara
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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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Patent number: 8317152Abstract: A bracket for supporting an electronic device includes a receiving part, a rotating arm, a base, and a locking device. Two opposite ends of the rotating arm are connected to the electronic device and the base. The locking device includes a locking mechanism positioned on the rotating arm, and a locked part positioned on the base. The locking mechanism includes a locking member, an elastic member, and an operating member. The locked part defines a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking member is capable of moving from the locked position to the unlocked position, the elastic member provides an elastic force to keep the locking member in the locked position so that the rotating arm stops moving, the operating member is operable to enable the locking member to overcome the elastic force to move to the unlocked position so that the rotating arm is capable of rotating.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2012Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cong-Bing Zhou
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Patent number: 8276856Abstract: A support mechanism includes a base assembly and a hinge assembly. The base assembly includes a first cover and a second cover attached to the first cover. The first cover forms two first locking members and the second cover forms two restriction members. The hinge assembly includes a bracket and two pivot units rotatably connected to the bracket. The bracket includes a fixing portion and two connecting portions extending from opposite sides of the fixing portion. The first locking members are latched with the fixing portion of the bracket, and the restriction members engage the first locking members to prevent the first locking members from moving.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignees: Innocom Technology (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Chimei Innolux CorporationInventors: Te-Hsu Wang, Zhi-Qu Jiao
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Patent number: 8272604Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Inventor: Gary D. Foster
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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
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Publication number: 20120019990Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.Inventors: Peter Segar, Jeffrey R. Mensing, Shaun C. Lindblad, Saeb Asamarai, Mustafa Ergun
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Patent number: 8020817Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Inventor: Tsung-Yao Yu
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Patent number: 8020816Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Laicor Fixtures, Inc.Inventors: Andy Laitila, Mika Laitila
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Patent number: 8016251Abstract: In an apparatus support console comprising a pedestal having a foot, a support column extending from the foot and pivot joint structures supported on the column and carrying an apparatus or an apparatus holder, a telescopic member is pivotally supported on the column that is between the pivot joint structures so as to be extendable or retractable and the telescopic structure is provided with locking means for locking the telescopic member to permit secure positioning of the apparatus and locking it in any position convenient to a user of an apparatus supported by the support console.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2010Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Inventor: Harald Richter
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Patent number: 7975975Abstract: An image display device includes a body for displaying an image, a position adjusting device at a rear of the body for adjusting a height, a left/right angle, and a forward/backward slope of the body, a base, a support having an upper end rotatably coupled to the position adjusting device and a lower end rotatably coupled to the base, and a seating recess in an upper surface of the base for folding and placing the support therein, thereby permitting adjustment of the height, the left/right angle, and the forward/backward slope of the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Jin Woo Lee
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Patent number: 7965344Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Chimei Innolux CorporationInventors: Te-Hsu Wang, Ming-Chuan Li
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Patent number: 7954272Abstract: 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: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Battenfeld Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Russell A. Potterfield, Tim Kinney, Dennis Cauley, Yan-Jiang Zhou
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Patent number: 7891634Abstract: A trailer rail assembly includes a base plank with a planar top surface raised above a horizontal plane and extending along an entire longitudinal length of the base member. Such a base plank has a U-shaped cross-section. The assembly further includes a cylindrical shaft with an annular cross-section spanning along an entire longitudinal length of the top surface. A support plate is statically and fixedly attached to the shaft and spanning along the entire longitudinal length of the base plank, and a mechanism for simultaneously rotating the shaft and the support plate in sync and about a fulcrum axis extends along an entire longitudinal length of the shaft while the base plank remains statically affixed at a stationary position.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Inventor: Christopher Tarling
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Patent number: 7890372Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 31, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Inventor: Doreen C. Boxer
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Patent number: 7770857Abstract: An apparatus for locking a universal joint is provide. The universal joint comprises first and second ends, a first member pivotally connected to said first end about a first axis, and a second member pivotally connected to the first member about a second axis wherein the first axis and the second axis are perpendicular to and intersect each other and wherein the second end is operably connected to the second member. The apparatus comprises a ring rotationally connected to the second pivotable member about a plane containing the second axis, a restraint for restraining the ring from rotation about the first axis, and a lock for locking the ring relative to the first member.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Inventor: Francis Ruddy
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Patent number: 7731135Abstract: In an apparatus support console comprising a pedestal having a foot, a support column extending from the foot and pivot joint structures supported on the column and carrying an apparatus or an apparatus holder, a telescopic member is longitudinally movably supported in the column and/or between the pivot joint structures so as to be extendable or insertable and the telescopic structure is provided with locking means for locking the telescopic member to permit secure positioning of the apparatus and locking it in any position convenient to a user of an apparatus supported by the support console.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Inventor: Harald Richter
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Patent number: 7717377Abstract: A foldable and collapsible instrument stand, for securely holding an instrument, having a first support portion, a second support portion, and an adjustable head. The instrument stand may be placed in either a deployed state or a collapsed state. When in the deployed state, the first support portion is in the substantially upright position, while the second support portion is in the extended position. In contrast, when the instrument stand is in a collapsed state, several portions including the first support portion, the second support portion, and the base are each positioned in a folded and substantially parallel position, enabling an easy transporting of the instrument stand. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Christopher Louis Corrado
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Publication number: 20100084522Abstract: The support stand includes a base, a rotatable bracket, a first hinge assembly and a second hinge assembly. Both the first hinge assembly and the second hinge assembly connect the rotatable bracket with the base. The first hinge assembly has a first pivotal shaft. The second hinge assembly has a second pivotal shaft. The first pivotal shaft is non-rotatably engaged with the second pivotal shaft, and aligned in a substantially straight line.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2009Publication date: April 8, 2010Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: FAN ZHOU, GUO-QI ZHANG
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Patent number: 7594633Abstract: A telescoping pole mount having a clamping mechanism, formed of a substantially rigid platform forming a substantially planar contact surface and having a clearance hole therethrough that is substantially crosswise to the platform contact surface; a substantially rigid arm formed with spaced-apart opposing substantially planar proximal and distal contact surfaces and being formed with a clearance hole therethrough between the opposing contact surfaces; a substantially rigid columnar rod passing through the respective clearance hole in the platform and arm, the rod being formed with threads at an end thereof adjacent to the arm; a substantially rigid threaded actuator having a substantially planar contact surface and being threadedly coupled to the threads formed at the end of the rod; and a thrust bearing between the actuator contact surface and the arm distal contact surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
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Patent number: 7571883Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: Vogel's Holding B.V.Inventors: Wilhelmus Maria Van Groesen, Ewald Van Kuijk
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Patent number: 7566033Abstract: A display rotation controlling apparatus includes a chassis base, a plurality of support arms rotatably coupled to the chassis base, at least one support arm including a display coupling member, and a display rotatably coupled to the support arms, the display including at least one support arm coupling member. The display coupling member and support arm coupling member are engaged in order to orient the display in a notebook mode and may be disengaged to orient the display in a tablet mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 28, 2009Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Mark A. Schwager, Kevin L. Kamphuis
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Patent number: 7564682Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai
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Patent number: 7546991Abstract: A swiveling display device, capable of easy assembly and disassembly, includes a main body, a supporting arm joined to the main body, and a base having a positioning hole. The supporting arm is inserted into and detachably engages the positioning hole in such a manner that the supporting arm can rotate within a predetermined range.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Yen Wang, Wen-Hung Huang, Tien-Teng Yang, Yu-Hui Chu
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Patent number: 7513467Abstract: A mountable telescoping rods device, including a mounting bracket capable of being mounted on a flat surface or onto a bar structure and a telescoping rod assembly mounted into the mounting bracket capable of rotating in an arc. A mounting bracket of the mountable telescoping rods device includes a mounting stand which also may be independently rotated to provide additional adjustment features for the telescoping rods. Typically use of the mountable telescoping rods device would be in conjunction with an all-terrain vehicle or other vehicle which is driven into rough terrain or remote areas so as to prevent the user from coming into contact with undesirable objects, such as spider webs.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Inventor: Victoria L. Hurley
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Patent number: 7503529Abstract: A clamp assembly for securing a pair of overlapping cross support members extending between two opposed side rails of a bed frame is provided. The clamp assembly includes a unitary clamp body, a leg assembly pivotally secured to the clamp body and a locking plate pivotally secured to the clamp body. In order to prevent the cross support members from sliding relative to one another, the leg assembly exerts force on the overlapping cross support members. The leg assembly may comprise a first leg pivotally secured to the clamp body, a plastic insert and a foot member. Alternatively, the leg assembly may comprise a first leg nestably secured to a second leg in order to increase the length of the leg assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2006Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventors: Robert A. Bartelsmeyer, David W. Stroud
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Patent number: 7448584Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 11, 2008Assignee: Hoolin Research Company LimitedInventors: Wen-Chun Chen, Ming-Chin Huang
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Patent number: 7429035Abstract: An equipment handling apparatus is described. The equipment handling apparatus includes a base and a mast coupled to the base, an equipment head coupled to and translatable along the mast, and a mounting device rotatably coupled to the equipment head. In this regard, the mast is aligned along a first axis, and the equipment head includes a rotatable head shaft defining a second axis that is non-parallel to the first axis. The mounting device includes a second shaft independently rotatable about a third axis non-parallel to the second axis. The equipment handling apparatus provides for translating the equipment head, rotating the head shaft, and for rotating the second shaft independent of the head shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: September 30, 2008Assignee: WPRWMDM, L.L.C.Inventors: Michael Duane Metcalf, William Paul Rudisill Walker
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Patent number: 7424991Abstract: A display apparatus includes a base part, a main body, a slider connected to the main body, a guide rail to stand on the base part, and to guide the slider to slide thereon to move the main body up and down. The display apparatus also includes at least one spiral spring having an elasticity enough to support weight of the main body to extend and contract in response to a movement of the slider. Accordingly, the display apparatus has an improved structure of conveniently adjusting a position of the main body due to the slider being slid smoothly along the guide bracket.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2003Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ju-hwan Kim, Dae-hyoun Byoun, Dong-hyug Kim
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Patent number: 7395991Abstract: An automatic support mechanism. The automatic support mechanism includes a fixed base, a first supporting member, a second supporting member and an extendable supporting member. The first supporting member is rotatably connected to the fixed base. The second supporting member is rotatably connected to the fixed base and is slidably connected to the first supporting member. The extendable supporting member is movably disposed between the first supporting member and the second supporting member. The extendable supporting member automatically moves between a received position and an extended position by relative rotation and sliding of the first and second supporting members.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: QISDA CorporationInventor: Ying-Hsien Kuo
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Publication number: 20080121273Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2007Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Joshua Reed Plaisted, Brian West
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Publication number: 20080111035Abstract: A clamp stand for supporting a clamp in an elevated position above a fixture base comprises an extruded support column having upper and lower ends and an interior that is at least in substantial part open. The clamp stand includes longitudinally extending fastener attachment openings, which are attachable by threaded fasteners to a base at the lower end and to a clamp base an upper end. Flat and angled adapter plates are used to attach clamps having bases with different hole patterns. The support column can be mounted to a fixture base by a base bracket. Clamps can be mounted for vertical movement in key slots in the sides of the support column.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: VERTI-CO GROUP, L.L.C.Inventors: Joshua D. Thomas, Richard Allen Smith
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Publication number: 20070205341Abstract: The invention discloses a rotatable apparatus including a base and a main body attached thereon. The rotatable apparatus utilizes a gear cooperating with a rack to make the main body rotate and further move along the rack during the rotation of the main body, so as to prevent the main body from colliding with the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2007Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventors: Ting-Hui Chih, Min-Jye Chen
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Publication number: 20070205340Abstract: A supporting device for display units enables height adjustment with ease and accuracy, and stably maintains the adjusted height while allowing a plurality of display units to be mounted thereon. The supporting device includes a stationary member, an elevation member coupled to the stationary member so as to be raised or lowered, a rack gear secured to the stationary member, a pinion gear installed to the elevation member so as to engage with the rack gear, and a restriction unit installed to the elevation member to restrict or allow rotation of the pinion gear. The supporting device further comprises an upper-side supporting member installed to an upper portion of the elevation member, first and second movable members to move along a guide rail of the upper-side supporting member, and connecting devices installed to the respective movable members to connect the display unit, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2006Publication date: September 6, 2007Inventor: Jun Su Jung
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Patent number: 7207531Abstract: A support for a medical instrument such as a binocular microscope including a plurality of piviotally connected arms connected to a wall, ceiling or vertical support mount. One of said arms being vertical and having ball joints at opposite ends, one connected to an adjacent arm and the other connected to the binocular microscope. An extension connected at one end to the binocular microscope and at an opposite end to a head harness for attaching to the head of an operator. Two of the arms are connected by a bearing having a vertical extension. One of the arms is pivotally connected to the vertical extension. A compressed gas cylinder is connected at one end to the vertical extension and at another end to the arm connected to the vertical extension. The arrangement is so that the operator can position the binocular microscope without use of any hands and with negligible resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2002Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Inventor: Paul K. Piontkowski
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Patent number: 7195215Abstract: A suspension arm comprising a rising/descending device further consists of an inner sleeve; a retractable shaft and an elastic body inside, an outer sleeve connect to the inner sleeve, a clip ring on the top open of the outer sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2007Inventor: Chin-Chih Lin
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Patent number: 7124984Abstract: In order to provide a stand for a display monitor capable of preventing the occurrence of abnormal noise when the stand moves upward and downward and capable of being intended to be thinner in thickness by exercising ingenuity especially in a raising and lowering mechanism, the stand is composed of a base member attached to a pedestal portion; a case body erected on the base member; a raising and lowering plate inserted in the case body so that the plate can slide in upward and downward directions; a bracket to which a display monitor is attached, installed on an upper side of the raising and lowering plate via a tilt mechanism; a rack member attached to the raising and lowering plate; and a torque limiter having a driving pinion gear engaged with the rack member, which is fixed to the case body and generates a rotation torque when rotating in one direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignees: Shin-Ei Sangyo Co., Ltd., Sotec Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koji Yokouchi, Takurou Kamizuru
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Patent number: 7100876Abstract: An electronic device includes first and second housings which are pivoted to each other, and a spring-biased stopper mounted movably on an upper wall of the first housing. The stopper is movable in a transverse direction relative to the upper wall between an engaging position, in which the stopper projects outwardly of the first housing through the upper wall and engages the second housing, and a second position, in which the stopper is received in the first housing and disengages from the second housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Hua-Chung Tseng, Shu-Hsien Chu, Cheng-Shing Luo, Chu-Hsian Chian, Yang-Po Chiu
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Patent number: 7040591Abstract: A book support is mounted to a vertical upright assembly affixed to a weighted base. The book support is selectively positionable in various horizontal positions by swinging a horizontal swing arm articulated with a pivot connection to a one end of a horizontally extending segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. The swing arm is also rotatable about its own axis longitudinal by a pivot connection with the horizontal segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. An adjustable pivot connection also mounts the book support to a free end of the swing arm allowing reorientation of the book support about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the swing arm. A book shelf-rack support structure is fitted over the upright and has book shelves, racks mounted thereto. A cast iron platform weights the base and has a molded plastic cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventor: David F. Simon
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Publication number: 20040256523Abstract: A monitor apparatus having a monitor main body, and a base member to support the monitor main body includes a stand member placed between the monitor main body and the base member, a base hinge to connect the stand member to the base member, so that the stand member is rotated relative to the base member and folded, and a rotation control unit to prevent and allow a rotation of the stand member relative to the base member. Thus, a package volume of the monitor apparatus is reduced, so that a cost to keep and move the monitor apparatus is saved, and an accident occurred when the stand member is suddenly rotated is prevented.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2004Publication date: December 23, 2004Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LTD.Inventors: Jun-soo Jeong, Hyun-jun Jung, Soon-haeng Heo