Standard Type Patents (Class 248/158)
  • Publication number: 20100108830
    Abstract: A support stand for display device includes a base seat, an elevating support, and a locking module detachably connected the elevating support to the base seat. The locking module includes a fixing member, a rotating member, an elastic member, and a latching member. The fixing member is fixed on one of the base seat and the elevating support, and the fixing member defines a gap and a latching groove. The rotating member is rotatably extended through the other one of the base seat and the elevating support, and the fixing member. The elastic member is sleeved on the rotating member, and abuts on the fixing member. The latching member is fixed on an end of the rotating member. The latching member is extended through the gap of the fixing member, and is engaged in the latching groove of the fixing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD ., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIN-XIN WANG, LIAN-CHENG HUANG, JIAN LI
  • Publication number: 20100102180
    Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a hinge assembly and a support structure having a top end partially receiving the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a first latching module. The first latching module includes an elastic member and a movable plate connected to the elastic member. The support structure includes a second latching module detachably connected to the first latching module. The second latching module includes a positioning plate having a latching portion extending from a bottom surface thereof. The latching portion is capable of latching with the movable plate. When the movable plate is pressed, the elastic member is deformed so that the second latching module is detached from the first latching module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: ZHI-BIN LIU, YI-QING LIU
  • Patent number: 7703953
    Abstract: The invention relates to a skid device (6) for spotlights with skids (7, 8), which extend essentially parallel to the optical axis of the spotlight, and cross members (11, 12), which connect the skids (7, 8) to one another and which serve to hold a bottom section of the spotlight housing (3). The invention provides that at least one skid (7, 8) has a section (73 to 75, 83 to 85) situated at an angle to the center longitudinal axis (M) of the spotlight housing (1, 3).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co. Betriebs KG
    Inventor: Timo Müller
  • Publication number: 20100096529
    Abstract: A stand for supporting a window sash while in a window frame when the window sash is tilted-in relative to the window frame and method. The stand includes a base, an upright, and a supporter. The base rests on a horizontal surface, adjacent to the window frame. The upright extends vertically upwardly from the base to an upper end thereof. The supporter extends transversely across the upper end of the upright and supports the window sash while in the window frame when the window sash is tilted-in relative to the window frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Peter M. Kritsky
  • Patent number: 7694920
    Abstract: An exemplary a display apparatus (2) includes a display panel (21) and a height adjusting device (25). The height adjusting device includes a base (26), a supporting member (27), a locking unit (30), and an elastic member (28). The display panel is fixed to the locking unit. The supporting member is fixed on the base. The supporting member includes two generally vertical friction grooves (2723, 2725). A depth of one of the friction grooves decreases with increasing height above the base, and a depth of the other friction groove increases with increasing height above the base. The locking unit is accommodated in the supporting member. The locking unit includes two sliders (33, 35) corresponding to the two friction grooves of the supporting member respectively. One of the sliders abuts a corresponding one of the friction grooves. The elastic member spans between the locking unit and the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignees: Innocom Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Innolux Display Corp.
    Inventors: Chih-Huang Lien, Shi-Liang Li
  • Publication number: 20100072329
    Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a mounting base, a connecting base, and two link shafts. Each link shaft has a first end rotatably connected to the mounting base and a second end rotatably connected to the connecting base. The support stand further includes a restricting pole fixed to the mounting base and positioned between the two link shafts, the restricting pole abuts against the two link shafts, thus restricting a rotary range of the two link shafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Han-Zheng Zhang, Jin-Xin Wang, Xiao-Bo Li
  • Publication number: 20100065696
    Abstract: A wafer holder for holding a semiconductor wafer during a thermal wafer treatment process. The wafer holder includes at least three wafer supports. Each wafer support includes an upright shaft and a plurality of flexible fibers supported by the shaft in positions such that at least some of the fibers engage the semiconductor wafer when the wafer rests on the wafer supports.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Applicant: MEMC ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, INC
    Inventors: John A. Pitney, Thomas A. Torack
  • Patent number: 7676865
    Abstract: A patient care equipment support is transferable between a first device having a first tapered socket and a second device having a second tapered socket. The equipment support includes an equipment supporting portion configured to support patient care equipment and a post coupled to the equipment supporting portion and extending generally downwardly therefrom. The post has first and second tapered portions. The first tapered portion is configured for receipt in the first tapered socket and the second tapered portion being configured for receipt in the second tapered socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Alan Graham, Michael E. Cerimele, David C. Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20100025551
    Abstract: An item organizer including a base having a first membrane, the first membrane being substantially planar, an item holder having a second membrane, the second membrane being substantially planar and having at least one aperture, and at least one support arm extending between the base and the item holder, wherein the first membrane and the second membrane are substantially parallel, and the at least one support arm is operatively arranged to suspend the holder over the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Umbra LLC
    Inventor: Chi Hang Mak
  • Publication number: 20100006719
    Abstract: A foldable holder connecting to and supporting a display comprises a mount and a swinging part. The mount comprises a base and a pillar disposed on the base. The swinging part pivots around the pillar. The display, is disposed at a front side of the swinging part. The swinging part may be folded together with the display so as to be parallel with the base of the mount. Thus, the wasted space caused by the irregular geometry of the holder and the supported LCD can be significantly reduced. The design will greatly simplify the processes of packing, handling, and storage; therefore significantly lower the cost of business shipment. Since most of the unused space in the carton box is eliminated, the quantity of Styrofoam used as filler can also be significantly reduced, which contributing to environmental protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Chien-Cheng YEH
  • Patent number: 7644898
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a medical boom with articulated arms and a base cabinet designed to accommodate modular equipment and utility racks that include video processing, computer, and electronic, and other utility equipment that can be easy inserted and removed from the base cabinet is disclosed. The boom includes a stationary base that is configured to be installed into an operating room and one or more boom arms supported by the stationary base and configured to extend over an operating table in the operating room. The structural base includes one or more bays configured to receive a modular rack of electrical equipment. In various embodiments, the structural base cabinet further incorporates wiring to connect the equipment installed in the modular racks to video monitors and other equipment mounted on the articulated booms. The modular racks are preconfigured with a variety of electronic equipment such as computers, video processors and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: CompView Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Paul White, Larry Vollum, Dennis Palatov
  • Patent number: 7644550
    Abstract: A precast under floor air delivery construction is provided which includes a plurality of precast concrete system having an upper base floor surface and a lower surface, a plurality of floor panel support means bearing directly to the upper base floor surface capable of an under floor air delivery between the floor panels and the upper surface, a plurality of access floor panels connected to the support means, and a fire protection barrier applied between the concrete slabs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Gary Meyer
  • Publication number: 20090294605
    Abstract: A TV stand for a flat panel TV includes a base with plural shelves and a translucent frame on the top shelf A rear support holds the TV juxtaposed with the translucent frame with the bottom of the TV above the top shelf, so that the TV appears as though it is floating above the top shelf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventor: GORDON W. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20090235509
    Abstract: A television stand includes a first portion with a reception hole and a second portion including a male portion sized to fit within the reception hole. The second portion is rotated by contact between the male portion and reception hole as the second portion is axially moved into the reception hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: LAWRENCE J. BEGER
  • Patent number: 7591443
    Abstract: A stand of display device is provided. The stand of a display device includes a hinge assembly to which a display device is pivotally coupled, a hinge body supporting unit to which the hinge assembly is detachably coupled, and a base unit detachably coupled to the hinge body supporting unit to support the display device on a supporting surface. Accordingly, the display device is made with a relatively small number of parts, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. And the distribution cast can be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Moon Hee Lee, Jong Man Park
  • Patent number: 7571561
    Abstract: A deployable temporary traffic sign system requires no roadside assembly, because the sign comprises a flexible sign panel which may be changed in size merely by folding one portion of the sign panel over a second portion of the sign panel about a crease line disposed therein. The sign itself is supported on a sign stand which is pivotally mounted to a support base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Worldwide Safety of Nevada, Inc.
    Inventor: Guadalupe C. Garcia
  • Publication number: 20090194648
    Abstract: A base lock stand for a flat panel display, e.g., a LCD or plasma television or monitor, including a top surface configured to prevent tipping of the display and/or to conceal a portion of the display support. In an exemplary embodiment, the top surface is slidingly received in a stand recess over a bottom portion of the display support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Todd Fridley, Justin A. Cox
  • Patent number: 7562849
    Abstract: A curved stand display panel arrangement for supporting a curved display panel in an attractive and easily exchanged manner. The display panel arrangement comprises a first shelf and a second shelf spaced parallel and apart from one another. The first and second shelves having curved peripheries and corners. A support arrangement is secured between the shelves at their respective corners, wherein the support arrangement comprises a position-locked sleeve with panel engaging channels therein. A display panel has a pair of parallel edges inserted against a shoulder on the curved periphery of the shelves, and a pair of its edges are inserted into the parallel spaced apart channels in the sleeves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Rose Displays, Ltd.
    Inventors: David E Pitcher, Thomas P Burrous, Rebecca C. Stover, Alan L Stenfors, Sidney Rose
  • Publication number: 20090159762
    Abstract: A support stand includes a base 2 including a substantially rectangular base plate 3 and four support feet 5 provided on the base plate 3 to extend outward from corners of the base plate in diagonal directions, respectively, and a stay 15 built vertically on the base 2 and for supporting the support target 30. One support foot 5b out of the four support feet 5 is formed to be bent into an L shape in a plan view or formed into an inverted U shape in a side view, and the support feet 5a adjacent to the one foot 5b are formed to extend linearly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 25, 2009
    Applicant: THE BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ, LTD.
    Inventors: Motonari Chinuki, Gen Minagi, Maiko Kawarai, Yoshihiko Kato, Kazunori Sukeda
  • Publication number: 20090127215
    Abstract: A floor-to-ceiling pole with a metal grid shell is disclosed, upon which pegboard-style hooks with attached clamps are hung. Clamps are used to hold individual pairs of boots and the hooks can be placed on the pole as needed by an individual. The grid can be detached via screws at the top and bottom for cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventor: Maria Moss Gale
  • Publication number: 20090121097
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a support stand for a display device is formed by attaching a stand cover to two stand members. Each of the two stand members includes a first member and a second member upward extending therefrom. The second member has a structure in which an attachment portion is bent at substantially right angles with respect to a base portion that opposes the base portion of the first member. The second member is secured to the first member by inserting bolts through bolt holes formed through three flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Mitsuyoshi Takao
  • Publication number: 20090121096
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display device includes an assembly of a frame and a sub frame provided on a rear side of a display panel, and respective circuit boards provided inside the frame and the sub frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA
    Inventor: Kenji Nonaka
  • Patent number: 7523912
    Abstract: A pivot assembly that can be retrofitted to existing traffic poles. The pivot assembly comprises a bearing assembly disposed between a top plate and a bottom plate. The bottom plate connects to the existing pole foundation with the standard anchor bolt arrangement. Similarly, the top plate connects to the base plate of the traffic pole using additional bolts. Bearings in the pivot assembly allow the pole to rotate relative to the foundation. Preferably, roller bearings are utilized, as these can be contained substantially within the pivot assembly without extending down into the foundation or up into the pole. This means the pivot assembly can be installed in existing, standard traffic poles and foundations without modifying either. The pivot assembly does not interfere with existing wiring or access openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Pelco Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond M. Woods
  • Publication number: 20090095852
    Abstract: A support structure is disclosed comprising a longitudinally extending hollow member configured to receive a support tube therein. The longitudinally extending hollow member comprises an approximately flat surface opposite an internal corner of the longitudinally extending hollow member. The invention further comprises a support tube configured to be removably inserted within the longitudinally extending hollow member and a mechanism for forcing an outer corner of the support tube into the internal corner of the longitudinally extending member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Todd Smith, Lindsay Horgen
  • Patent number: 7506775
    Abstract: A mast support system for use with a container (e.g., a Connex container) to hold a light fixture, security camera and other accessories that may be desirable to mount above or from the roof of the container, generally comprising a support structure for purposes of supporting the accessories, and means to affix the support structure to the container. Embodiments of the mast support system disclosed include one or more posts removably attached to a base, which is engaged with the corner of a container. Attached to the posts are accessory support systems, extending therefrom for positioning and angling the accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Azimuth, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig W. Hartzell, Kevin G. Koch, Aaron M. King
  • Publication number: 20090057502
    Abstract: There is provided an L-character stand. The L-character stand is provided with columns supporting one electronic product; a base combined with the columns like an L-character; one fixture provided on the columns; and another fixture provided on the rear face of another electronic product, wherein the one fixture and the another one can be engaged with each other at a first position and at a second position, at assembly, another electronic product can be fixed to the column by engaging at the first position, and, at wiring between one electronic product and another one, the products can be fixed by engaging them at the second position in a state in which the rear face of the another electronic product is turned upward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Mutsumi Takamatsu, Takeshi Suzuki, Hiromasa Miyamoto, Masahiko Horiuchi
  • Publication number: 20090039212
    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: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2007
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Kenneth WHALEN, Paul R. Jones
  • Publication number: 20090020664
    Abstract: A supporting device and a display device using the same are provided. The supporting device is used for supporting the display device. The supporting device includes a first component and a second component. The first component has at least a first through hole. The second component having at least a second through hole includes at least an elasticity unit. The elastic unit is disposed near the second through hole. When the first component is overlapped with the second component, the first through hole is communicated with the second through hole. An inserting unit is inserted in the first through hole and the second through hole. When the inserting unit is inserted into the first through hole and the second through hole, the elastic unit is expanded by the inserting unit to tightly connect to the first through hole for fixing the first component on the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Qisda Corporation
    Inventor: Hai-Fang Ma
  • Publication number: 20090014604
    Abstract: A device is provided for presenting eyeglasses, comprising a base body and comprising a plurality of accommodating devices carried by the base body and serving for accommodating a respective pair of eyeglasses in secured fashion, wherein each accommodating device comprises at least one supporting part for placing the eyeglasses thereon and a securing part for securing the mounted eyeglasses against removal, and wherein the securing parts can be brought jointly from a locking position, which secures the eyeglasses, into a removal position, which releases the eyeglasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventor: Mladen Pintur
  • Publication number: 20080310834
    Abstract: A holding device for a handheld photographic camera including a support member and coupling component that attaches to the camera enabling the user to securely hold the camera in one hand while using the other hand to control the functions of the camera. The support member also includes a camera mounting shoulder adjacent the coupling component that provides additional support to the camera. The support member includes various ergonomic contours that comfortably and securely fit within the user's hand. In some embodiments, the support member further includes a stand mount that allows the support member and camera to be attached to a camera stand, e.g. as a tripod or monopod, without the camera being detached from the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 18, 2008
    Inventor: Geane T. Chatman, II
  • Publication number: 20080290227
    Abstract: A stand for a musical instrument is sturdy, durable and easy to construct. The stand supports a musical instrument, such as a guitar, in a substantially upright, readily accessible manner, yet the stand is easy to disassemble for ready transport or store in a low volume configuration. One embodiment of a stand includes a base for supporting a lower section of a musical instrument and a detachable neck that engages an upper section of the musical instrument. The base includes a front support rod, a back support rod spaced apart and extending parallel to the front support rod and a pair of side support rods extending between and connecting the front support rod and the back support rod. A plurality of legs extend from the base to provide stability. The neck support can be magnetically secured to the base in a substantially upright position when the stand is in an assembled configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Anthony J. Campagna
  • Publication number: 20080265076
    Abstract: A new device for the storage, management, & transportation of articles such as cord, wire, cable, and tubing that generally comprises a main housing body having a lid, a multitude of cord, wire, cable, and tubing dispensing openings, a multitude of cord, wire, cable, and tubing retractor devices, and first and second mounting clamps, and which is intended to be mounted or attached to a device such as a medical monitor stand and used to manage a multitude of wires which are commonly referred to as “lead wires” and are used for the medical monitoring of a patient, whereby the user can simply grab the exposed end of the cord, wire, cable, or tubing that is desired, and pull or extract it from the housing to the desired length and then locked into place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: John P. Petteys
  • Publication number: 20080265120
    Abstract: A microscope stand which can include a base, a driving mechanism, a hollow column, a translational element and a support element is described. The hollow column can have at least one elongated opening that extends between a first end and a second end of the column wherein the column is attached to the base at the first end. The translational element is disposed substantially inside of the hollow column and is adapted to cooperate with the support element via the at least one elongated opening, the support element is moveable by the translational element along the column in a direction between the first end to the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Edward Lafe Altshuler, Benjamin James Titchenal, Kevin Dean Lambert, Thomas William Wynne
  • Patent number: 7437843
    Abstract: Apparatus for mounting a banner from a support member at a display height above ground level includes upper and lower banner mounting arms that are capable of receiving and mounting a banner with the assistance of an operator located at ground level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Hugues Y. Lefebvre
  • Publication number: 20080251658
    Abstract: A display includes a main frame, a support base, and a locking mechanism. The support base including a first locking member is selectively connected to the main frame. The locking mechanism selectively connected to the first locking member of the support base includes a base, a plate, a pivot, and a second locking member. The base with a hole is movably disposed on the main frame. The plate is connected to the base, and is neighboring the hole. The pivot including a raised edge is disposed on the main frame, through the hole, and is near the plate. The second locking member is connected to the base for selectively engaging with the first locking member. When the raised edge abuts against the plate, the base is moved towards the first direction, and the second locking member is detached from the first locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Chung-Hsien Chin, Cho-Keng Wu
  • Publication number: 20080230659
    Abstract: A stand quickly and reliably supports an article at a desired location relative to a floor or other support surface for convenient use. The stand includes a base portion that is adapted to engage a support surface. A post portion includes a lower member connected to the base portion, an intermediate member, and a first coupling that prevents axial and rotational movement of the lower member relative to the intermediate member. The post portion also includes an upper member and a second coupling that prevents axial and rotational movement of the intermediate member relative to the upper member. Lastly, the stand includes a platform portion that is adapted to support an article. The lower member, the intermediate member, and the upper member of the post portion are each hollow and provide a passageway that extends from an opening formed through the base portion to an opening formed through the platform portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Gregg L. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 7418749
    Abstract: An equipment support includes an equipment supporting portion to support patient care equipment, a downwardly extending coupler coupled to the equipment supporting portion, an upper lock and a lower lock. The coupler has upper and lower portions configured for receipt in upper and lower sockets, respectively. The upper lock moves to a locking position to lock the upper portion to the upper socket as the lower lock moves to an unlocking position to unlock the lower portion from the lower socket. The upper lock moves to an unlocking position to unlock the upper portion from the upper socket as the lower lock moves to a locking position to lock the lower portion to the lower socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Alan Graham, Michael E. Cerimele, Christian H. Reinke, David C. Newkirk
  • Publication number: 20080203250
    Abstract: An improved speaker pedestal stand is presented, which possesses features that permit the hiding form view of speaker wire and cable. These features make it easy to conceal the speaker wires from the back of the speaker through the speaker stand to the floor, where they can be attached to a music system. This invention decreases visual clutter in living spaces and increases safety by preventing children and pets from encountering the wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Hendrik Blok
  • Publication number: 20080169388
    Abstract: An article support having a mount section comprising: a first engaging element (18) that has a pillar protruding from a base and a first hook extending from the pillar so that it can be displaced elastically; and a second engaging element that has a pillar protruding from the base and a second hook extending from the pillar so that it can be displaced elastically. The first hook and the second hook can be displaced elastically independently of each other and are disposed on the sides opposite to each other with respect to the pillars and. When the mount section is attached to an object, the pillar of the first engaging element bears a load on the object and the first hook and the second hook are engaged with the object to fixedly hold the article support on the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Shinji Torigoe, Kazutomo Osada, Hidetoshi Yoshida, Yukihiro Maeda, Atsushi Kakuta, Isao Nakanuma, Takayoshi Inagaki, Kazuyuki Furubetsupu
  • Publication number: 20080168931
    Abstract: Disclosed is a furniture, which includes a top frame, a bottom frame, endless inner supporting frames spaced between the top frame and the bottom frame, a plurality of strip members arranged around and supported on the periphery of the endless inner supporting frame each having a top end fastened to an endless bottom mounting groove on the bottom side of the top frame and a bottom end fastened to an endless top mounting groove on the top side of the bottom frame, and cord members that secure the strip members to the endless inner supporting frames.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Wen-Tsan Wang
  • Publication number: 20080116329
    Abstract: A self-supporting suspension device may include vertically oriented columns. The columns may be releasably fastened to one or two feet by being inserted into slots of the respective feet and by surrounding a portion thereof. A stabilisation element may be fastened to two adjacent columns for lateral stability of the suspension device, and a locking beam or the stabilisation element may increase the torsional rigidity of the columns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Inventors: Reine Magnusson, Peter Nilsson, Jan Littorin, Joachim Wenstrom
  • Patent number: 7344113
    Abstract: A tool holder includes a base body having a through hole and a tubular clamp rotatable between first and second positions. The tubular clamp has a plurality of axially extending split parts which extend through the through hole and which define a clamping hole to clamp a cutter. The split parts are resilient to move inward or outward. A plurality of push elements are formed on the base body to push the split parts inward when the tubular clamp is in the first position. The split parts are released when moving from the push elements in the second position of the tubular clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Gau Woei Super Hard Tool Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Chang Tsai
  • Publication number: 20080029660
    Abstract: A receiver for a sign panel having a vertical rib defines upper and lower spaced-apart internal cavities, one of which receives the vertical rib and the other of which receives a vertical support from a sign stand, for example. A catch extends into the upper cavity so as to engage the rib. The invention finds particular application with sign panel supporting ribs which have plastic pockets fitted thereto to reduce wear and tear on the rib end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: James G. Kokenes, Grant Donald Dicke
  • Patent number: 7316650
    Abstract: A system and method for supporting an ultrasound transducer or other medical device from a position above a patient support surface using an arched overhead boom and a tool balancer or multi-directional articulating extendable mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventor: Rick L Pruter
  • Patent number: 7314281
    Abstract: A projection display device having a plurality of transmission screens, each having an image display portion of different dimension, and each having light transmissivity and being provided with a back surface layer having optical directivity on a back surface side; a main body capable of projecting a projection light, and a optical unit that guides the projection light from the projection device main body to the back surface of the transmission screen; and a supporting unit that supports one transmission screen selected from the plural transmission screens and the projection device main body. An image is displayed on the transmission screen by allowing the projection light guided by the optical unit to pass through from the back surface side. One transmission screen is selected, and the selected transmission screen, the projection device main body, the optical unit, and the supporting unit are assembled for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Katase, Junji Ajioka
  • Publication number: 20070221795
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting shelves or other furniture comprised of: a top horizontal support member; a horizontal immobilizing base member; and a center member connected on one end to the top horizontal support member and on a second end to the immobilizing base member in which the apparatus can be positioned on a first furniture-type object or floor and on which a second furniture-type object can be placed and supported. The apparatus can be Z-shaped, H-shaped, Y-shaped, T-shaped, or I-shaped, can include apertures for securing it to the furniture-type objects, one or more non-skid layers, and ornamentation. The apparatus can also be used as book ends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventor: Gerald Cutty
  • Patent number: 7249910
    Abstract: A delineator includes a post having a bottom portion and a stem extending from the bottom portion. At least a portion of the post is moveable in a lateral direction between an at-rest position and an impact position. An anchor includes a top and an elongated receptacle. In one aspect, the stem is removably inserted in the receptacle and is moveable in a longitudinal direction between at least a first position and a second position relative to the receptacle as the flexible post is moved between the at-rest position and the impact position respectively. A first portion of the length of the stem is disposed in the receptacle when the stem is in the first position and a second portion of the length of the stem remains disposed in the receptacle when the stem is in the second position, wherein the first portion is greater than the second portion. Methods of removably retaining a boundary in a pathway and of installing a boundary in a pathway are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Energy Absorption Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret R. Eckert, Jeffrey M. Thompson
  • Patent number: 7185868
    Abstract: A telescopic display stand includes a base and a fixed tube secured on the base. A first telescopic tube and a second telescopic tube are in turn telescopically received in the fixed tube. A gear box is mounted in the first telescopic tube, and a plug is mounted in the second telescopic tube. A first threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably received in the fixed tube and threadingly extends through the gear box. A second threaded rod has a bottom end rotatably mounted in the gear box and threadingly extends through the plug. A driving unit is mounted on the gear box for driving gears in the gear box. An effigy sheath is mountable over the fixed tube and telescopic tubes. Whereby, the display stand can be automatically erected and retracted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Gemmy Industries Corporation
    Inventor: Sheng-Chien Wang
  • Patent number: 7143986
    Abstract: A stabilizing device for reducing or eliminating the vibration in an object to allow for easier and more accurate operation of the object. The stabilizing device includes an object bracket, legs, side arms and front arms. The legs and arms move the vibrations away from the object bracket and the object and eliminate or reduce the vibrations. The legs and arms include a core surrounded by damping material. The damping characteristics of the legs, side arms and front arms can be adjusted by selecting damping material having different damping characteristics depending on the type of object to be used with the stabilizing device and the type of vibrations to be reduced or eliminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventors: Delbert L. Austin, Rodney Austin
  • Patent number: 7077367
    Abstract: A self-supporting display stand comprising a rigid base, a pair of upstanding rod-like support masts mounted on the base, and a corresponding pair of tension cables which connect the upper ends of the masts to the base. The upper end of each cable is connected to the upper end of the corresponding mast by means of a first connector which co-operates with the upper end of the mast. The lower end of the cable is connected to the base by means of a second connector having a body which is adapted to be retained in a suitably shaped socket or aperture in the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Dimensions Displays Limited
    Inventor: Michael Dowd