Knockdown Patents (Class 248/165)
  • Patent number: 8794576
    Abstract: A knockdown table leg of game table includes a support frame, a front casing and a rear casing. The support frame has a connection section at a top end of the support frame. The lateral sides of the front and rear casings are connected with each other to form a hollow housing enclosing the support frame. The connection section of the support frame protrudes from the front and rear casings. A consumer can DIY assemble the table leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Zhejiang Elephant Sport Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Tsai
  • Publication number: 20140175235
    Abstract: Devices and methods described herein relate to support stands for supporting electronic devices having a display. The support stand is a modular support stand. The support stand has at least one supporting surface with a releasable interlockable mechanism configured to interlock with other support stand components comprising a releasably interlockable mechanism. The support stand can be configured to connect two supporting surface modules to expand the usable area of the supporting surface, and can also accept module connectors in order to connect other attachments to the supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: zoomStand, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher BUNCH, Christopher PIPER
  • Patent number: 8714497
    Abstract: A tool stand mountable to a tool having a relatively long handle. The handle has a tool head mounted to the second end of the handle. The tool stand has a pivot member, an axle, a rotational stop arm and a leg assembly. The pivot member is coupled to a handle between the first and second end thereof. The axle is rotatably coupled to the pivot member, with the axle rotation in an orientation that is oblique or substantially perpendicular to a handle. The rotational stop arm is fixed to the axle. The leg assembly extends toward a second end of a handle, with the rotational stop arm and the leg assembly being angled at an angle that is less than 180°. The leg assembly, the rotational stop arm and the axle are rotatable about the pivot member between a stowed orientation and an operational orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: Steven J. Bricker
  • Patent number: 8714498
    Abstract: A modular portable stand that can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by a solo user without the need for any tools or hardware in a very short time. In its disassembled condition, the stand includes a first and second base frame, a first and second side frame, and four legs, for a total component count of eight, with only three unique components, the base frame, side frame, and leg. The modularity of components provides simplified manufacturing, while allowing for relatively small disassembled packaging for transport, shipping or storage. The interlocking of the components at each corner provides a stiff and sturdy perimeter frame when assembled, that becomes more rigid as loaded with plant propagation trays, fish tanks, or other heavy items than require level secure support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: IP Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Steven Ortega
  • Patent number: 8651439
    Abstract: A support structure having a body, an arm or plurality of arms connected to the body, a quick release device constructed and arranged to move the support structure from a support mode capable of supporting a cover, to a collapsed mode not capable of supporting a structure. A kit for creating a shelter having a support structure, a cover, and a kit housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Inventor: Zachary Costarella
  • Patent number: 8602378
    Abstract: A collapsible folding stand for use with a portable table saw that is attached to the stand. In a closed position, the stand is generally vertically oriented with the object attached to a top frame. To open the stand a locking mechanism is released which enables a folding mechanism supporting the top frame to unfold in a manner whereby the rear legs having wheels that separate from forward side struts which contact the ground, with the center of gravity of the object being positioned between the wheels and the front ground contact points so that the weight of the object tends to separate the same and bring the top frame into a generally horizontal position. To move the rolling stand to its closed position, the user needs only to lift the handle and the top frame will then move to its generally vertical closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ramon Tam, Brian Taylor
  • Patent number: 8550421
    Abstract: A foldable supporting stand for a portable electronic device includes: a base body having front and rear sides; two front legs adapted to hold the electronic device and coupled to the base body in proximity to the front side, the front legs being foldable to move toward each other, or unfoldable to move away from each other in opposite sideward directions; and a rear leg including a rear leg body that is coupled to the base body in proximity to the rear side and that can be folded to move toward the front legs, or unfolded to move rearward and away from the front legs, and a rear leg extension foldably connected to the rear leg body. The rear leg body defines a receiving space for the rear leg extension to be received therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Free-Free Industrial Corp.
    Inventor: Sheng-Yu Liu
  • Patent number: 8549778
    Abstract: Provided is a portable display panel system including a rack, upper and lower rods having pairs of upper and a lower holder ribs, and a cloth or a panel of a printable material. Each of the rods has a through-cavity. An elastic string extends through each of the upper and lower holder ribs and is attached to the outer ends of the outermost rods. Male and female couplings are arranged at the abutting ends of the rods arranged in pairs, which may be brought together in either two positions, which are turned by 180°, or four positions which are turned by 90° relative to each other. At least one pair of the rods are bent or angled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Christian Ahlberg
  • Patent number: 8544808
    Abstract: The ventilation support for laptop computers provides support for a laptop computer on an uneven or soft surface to allow improved air circulation for the cooling of the laptop computer. The ventilation support for laptop computers includes a flat, planar panel generally matching the bottom surface dimensions of the laptop computer. A front edge of the panel is hinged to the front edge of the bottom surface of the laptop computer. One or more collapsible support members join a rear portion of the panel to a rear portion of the bottom surface of the laptop computer. The collapsible support members will support the laptop computer above the panel in the open position during use, but readily collapse to allow the panel to be placed into the closed position for storage. The collapsible support member(s) may be rigid and unitary, or articulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Inventor: David J. Saad
  • Patent number: 8534634
    Abstract: A support mechanism for supporting an electronic device is disclosed. The support mechanism comprises two support assemblies detachably assembled together, each support assembly comprising an adjustable member defining a latching groove; and a support member rotatably connected to the adjusting member, the support member of one of the two support assemblies being capable of being partially received in the latching groove of the adjustable member of another one of the two support assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wu-Zhu Hu, Ben-Xiang Zhao, Wu-Qi Li, Tang Li
  • Patent number: 8464994
    Abstract: A folding tool stand includes a platform connected to a base frame. The platform is pivotally and slidingly connected at a first side thereof to the base frame and is pivotally connected at a second side thereof to links that are pivotally connected to the base frame. A leg support is pivotally connected to the base frame. A locking device is provided to maintain the platform in an extended position. In the collapsed position, the platform is guided by the links to be positioned along the base frame. In the extended position, the links guide and support the platform in a position spaced from the base frame. In a first embodiment, spring members bias the platform into the extended position. In an alternate embodiment, a driving device is used to provide support to the second side of the platform during the expansion and collapse of the folding tool stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Rexon Industrial Corp., Ltd.
    Inventor: Cheng-Hung Chiu
  • Patent number: 8464988
    Abstract: The present invention features a keyboard instrument stand having concave sides on the main beam. A set of legs is pivotably attached to the sides of the beam, wherein the beam can stably rest on the extended legs. The unique positioning of the legs provide for many advantages, including reduction in rocking of the stand during a performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Inventor: Brock B. Walker
  • Patent number: 8444097
    Abstract: Generally a collapsible structure adapted to support a container. Specifically, a collapsible tripod which operates between a folded condition for transport and a support condition adapted to support a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignee: Morrow Sports, LLC
    Inventor: William David Morrow
  • Patent number: 8376291
    Abstract: A-frame carriers are used to support slabs and bundles of stone, cases of glass and many more items. A foldable and collapsible A-frame carrier, which is easily assembled for use or disassembled for storage or transport provides more effective support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: Henry R. Groves
  • Patent number: 8366062
    Abstract: A tripod head comprises a mount and an angle adjustment mechanism for adjusting and locking the angle of the mount with respect to a tripod. The mechanism comprises an elongated handle. The handle is adapted to rotate around its longitudinal axis to lock the angle of the mechanism when rotated in one direction and unlock the angle of the mechanism when rotated in the other direction. The handle comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion is attached at a pivot point whereby the distal portion can pivot between an operative position in line with the proximal portion and a storage position generally perpendicular to the proximal portion. The handle further comprises a locking device for releasably locking the distal portion in the operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Mamiya America Corporation
    Inventors: Hao Liu, Robert M. Rose
  • Patent number: 8360382
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stand assembly for supporting an electronic device. The stand assembly includes a main stand member and an auxiliary stand member. The main stand member includes a first stand and a second stand. The first stand is pivotally connected to the electronic device. The second stand is pivotally connected to the first stand and capable of sliding relative to the electronic device. The auxiliary stand member is pivotally connected to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Pegatron Corporation
    Inventors: Wei-Ming Wu, Ker-How Lu
  • Publication number: 20120325122
    Abstract: A stand for supporting sound amplifiers, wherein the stand has a base for resting on a floor, an amplifier support platform on the base, the plane of said platform being slanted downwardly from front to rear, a back rest pivotally mounted on the base for pivoting between 0° and 90° to the plane of the platform, and cooperating stop means on the base and said back rest for stopping pivoting motion of the back rest beyond 90° to the plane of the platform, wherein the plane of the platform is below the plane of the back rest when the back rest is in a stored position lying adjacent the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: Joshua M. Childers, John R.E. Schramlin
  • Publication number: 20120325987
    Abstract: A portable and foldable support bracket for supporting and holding a portable electronic device includes a first support member, a pivot mechanism, a second support member and a support arm. The second support member is rotatably and adjustably assembled with the first support member via the pivot mechanism, and is positioned coplanar with the first support member. The support arm is rotatably and adjustably assembled to the pivot mechanism and foldable upon the first and second support members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: BEN-XIANG ZHAO, WU-ZHU HU, WU-QI LI, TANG LI
  • Publication number: 20120298812
    Abstract: A support structure having a body, an arm or plurality of arms connected to the body, a quick release device constructed and arranged to move the support structure from a support mode capable of supporting a cover, to a collapsed mode not capable of supporting a structure. A kit for creating a shelter having a support structure, a cover, and a kit housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventor: Zachary Costarella
  • Patent number: 8313076
    Abstract: A collapsible folding stand for use with an object that is attached to the stand. In the closed position, the stand is generally vertically oriented with the object attached to a top frame. To open the stand a locking mechanism is released which enables a folding mechanism supporting the top frame to unfold in a manner whereby the rear legs having wheels that separate from forward side struts which contact the ground, with the center of gravity of the object being positioned between the wheels and the front ground contact points so that the weight of the object tends to separate the same and bring the top frame into a generally horizontal position. To move the stand to its closed position, the handle is lifted to move the top frame to its generally vertical closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ramon Tam, Brian Taylor
  • Patent number: 8286926
    Abstract: A collapsible leg assembly configured to elevate an object above a floor surface includes at least one pair of leg members, each of the leg members including an inner tubular member telescopically received within an outer tubular member; an attachment member operatively connecting a first of the outer tubular members to a second of the outer tubular members, thereby establishing a pivotal axis about which the leg members are capable of rotating relative to one another; and at least one pair of latching devices, each of the latching devices being configured to selectively prevent the relative sliding movement of one of the inner tubular members relative to its respective outer tubular member. In one or more embodiments, the attachment member and the pivotal axis defined thereby are disposed at a fixed location along the length of each of the outer tubular members between the first and second ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Trace Eugene Van Dyne
  • Patent number: 8262046
    Abstract: The collapsible work piece support apparatus provides vertical workpiece support of cabinets drywall and other objects needing support prior to and during installation and removal. The apparatus provides adjustable height in supporting the workpiece by way of the telescoping legs. Horizontal support of the workpiece is provided by virtue of the stabilizing blocks that are hingedly stored within cutouts in the horizontal members. Importantly, the apparatus is collapsible and thereby easily transported and stored. The basic design and structure of the apparatus contributes to ease of use. The overall design and structural integrity, as well as basic structure, easily provide for a single worker to support needed workpieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Derek M. Elrod, Penelope Elrod
  • Publication number: 20120199707
    Abstract: A modular portable stand that can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by a solo user without the need for any tools or hardware in a very short time. In its disassembled condition, the stand includes a first and second base frame, a first and second side frame, and four legs, for a total component count of eight, with only three unique components, the base frame, side frame, and leg. The modularity of components provides simplified manufacturing, while allowing for relatively small disassembled packaging for transport, shipping or storage. The interlocking of the components at each corner provides a stiff and sturdy perimeter frame when assembled, that becomes more rigid as loaded with plant propagation trays, fish tanks, or other heavy items than require level secure support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: IP Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Steve Ortega
  • Patent number: 8231087
    Abstract: A mixing drill stand, for supporting a mixing drill having a mixing drill bit perpendicularly above a ground surface. The stand includes a rear panel and a pair of side panels that selectively fold substantially flat, and selectively deploy where the side panels extend substantially perpendicular to the rear panel, and support a drill support assembly in a horizontal position with respect to the ground surface. The drill support assembly has a central opening through which the mixing drill bit extends toward the ground surface while the mixing drill is supported by the drill support assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Rocco J. Giordano, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8172077
    Abstract: A portable container includes a first half-shell pivotally connected to a second half-shell to form at least one releasably sealed compartment, wherein each half-shell includes a substantially flat, rectangular portion having walls extending from each edge of the rectangular portion; an opening substantially centered in the first half-shell sized for a cylindrical rod attached to a tripod, the rod having a base portion larger than its extension portion; and a support assembly within the first half-shell having a substantially flat base portion sized to increase strength and rigidity and including a receptacle to the extension portion of the cylindrical rod, the receptacle and extension including corresponding fastener openings so that a fastener device secures the portable container to the cylindrical rod, whereby the portable container is supported by the base portion, the support assembly provides stability to the portable container, and the portable container is rotatable upon the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Inventor: Jack D. Gray
  • Patent number: 8151784
    Abstract: A portable grill is described. The portable grill has a grill member, a frame, and a support arm. The frame supports the portable grill on a support surface. The support arm extends outwardly from the frame. The support arm has a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end is joined to the grill member. The proximal end is pivotally joined to the frame forming a fulcrum therewith. The support arm is pivotable about the fulcrum to raise and lower the grill member relative to the support surface while maintaining the grill member substantially level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: William A. Czajkoski
  • Patent number: 8146870
    Abstract: A foldable guitar stand includes: two main support legs; two vertical support members; two rear legs; and a brace. With respect to each side of the guitar stand, one main support leg, one vertical support member, and one rear leg pivot relative to each other about a common axis defined by a pin. The first vertical support member is then operably joined to the second vertical support member by a hinge, and the brace extends between and further connects the vertical support members. In a deployed position, each of the main support legs is rotated about the respective axes defined by the pins to a position in which a substantially flat foot portion of the main support legs can engage the underlying ground surface. Each of the rear legs is rotated away from the respective main support legs to a position in which the respective foot portions can engage the underlying ground surface. The two vertical support members (which are hinged together) are then rotated into an upright orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Coopercopia, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Lee Cooper
  • Publication number: 20120018597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the concept of a tripod having three separate legs which can placed on a surface such as the ground and which come together at a joint location at the top portion of the legs to retain a support member to which a piece of photographic equipment such as a camera can be attached. The present invention relates specifically to the field of photography tripod support equipment which contains tripod legs wherein each leg of the tripod is composed of a multiplicity of sections which can be folded up and retained in the folded condition for transport and thereafter, can be converted to legs which are immediately in the in-use condition after the mechanism which retains the legs in the folded condition is released to permit the three tripod legs to be quickly unfolded and automatically placed into the in-use condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Ryan Cyr
  • Patent number: 8096519
    Abstract: A collapsible folding stand for use with a portable table saw or other object that is attached to the stand and is capable of being manipulated between open and closed positions. In the closed position, the stand is generally vertically oriented with the object attached to a top frame. To open the stand a locking mechanism is released which enables a folding mechanism supporting the top frame to unfold in a manner whereby the rear legs having wheels that separate from forward side struts which contact the ground, with the center of gravity of the object being positioned between the wheels and the front ground contact points so that the weight of the object tends to separate the same and bring the top frame into a generally horizontal position. To move the rolling stand to its closed position, the user needs only to lift the handle and the top frame will then move to its generally vertical closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ramon Tam, Brian Taylor
  • Publication number: 20110309215
    Abstract: A support assembly for supporting photovoltaic panels includes a plurality of support units connected one by one. Each of the plurality of support units includes a support beam, a pair of standing posts, a strengthening bar and at least one horizontal beam. The pair of standing posts, the strengthening bar and the at least one horizontal beam are pivotably mounted on the support beam via connecting members. When used, the strengthening bar rotates relative to the support beam and collectively constitutes a triangle with the support beam and one of the pair of standing posts to avoid distortion. When packaged, the pair of standing posts and the strengthening bar rotate relative to the support beam to be received in the receiving groove respectively, and the at least one horizontal beam rotates relative to and is disposed in parallel to the support beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: KAI-MING LU, REN WANG
  • Patent number: 8033514
    Abstract: A motorcycle stand includes first and second legs pivotable relative to one another between a maximum spread configuration, an intermediate spread configuration, and a storage configuration; the legs being generally parallel to one another when at the storage configuration. The motorcycle stand includes a biased plunger operatively coupled to the first leg and a pin operatively extending from at least one of the first and second legs. The second leg includes a first cavity configured to receive the plunger when the first and second legs are at the intermediate spread configuration. The first and second legs are maintained at the intermediate spread configuration when the plunger is received in the first cavity. The pin includes a distal segment for insertion in a motorcycle axle, the distal segment being neither parallel nor perpendicular to the first and second legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Edward M. Lemus
  • Patent number: 8020818
    Abstract: A stand includes a connecting member, a first supporting member pivotably connected to the connecting member and rotatable along a first direction, two second supporting members pivotably connected to the connecting member and rotatable along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and two blocking members pivotably connected to the second supporting members respectively, opposite to the connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chia-Shin Chou, Zhen-Xing Ye
  • Patent number: 7918422
    Abstract: An intravenous (IV) pole system for supporting medical equipment having a base with legs, a mast engaged to the base, and a lifting mechanism including a gas spring engaged to the base and the mast. Each of the legs includes at least one wheel. The lifting mechanism is constructed to position the legs in an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. The lifting mechanism is further constructed to raise the legs and wheels relative to the base and relative to a surface. The lifting mechanism is configured to position the wheels proximate to the mast in the retracted configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Streamline, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter B. Blankenship, Samuel A. Blankenship, Brent G. Norman
  • Publication number: 20110024602
    Abstract: A motorcycle stand includes first and second legs pivotable relative to one another between a maximum spread configuration, an intermediate spread configuration, and a storage configuration; the legs being generally parallel to one another when at the storage configuration. The motorcycle stand includes a biased plunger operatively coupled to the first leg and a pin operatively extending from at least one of the first and second legs. The second leg includes a first cavity configured to receive the plunger when the first and second legs are at the intermediate spread configuration. The first and second legs are maintained at the intermediate spread configuration when the plunger is received in the first cavity. The pin includes a distal segment for insertion in a motorcycle axle, the distal segment being neither parallel nor perpendicular to the first and second legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Inventor: Edward M. Lemus
  • Patent number: 7839635
    Abstract: An adjustable filler panel assembly, configured for use in an electronic equipment enclosure, includes a first panel and a second panel, each adapted to block airflow. The first panel has pairs of horizontally aligned adjustment openings formed therein, and the second panel has a pair of horizontally aligned attachment members disposed near one end. The first and second panels are connected to one another in an overlapping arrangement to form an air-blocking panel assembly with the attachment members of the second panel being aligned with and connected to a pair of adjustment openings of the first panel. In addition, the first panel and the second panel are telescopically adjustable relative to one another such that a length of the air-blocking panel assembly is selectively adjustable to fill at least a portion of an opening in the electronic equipment enclosure, thereby blocking air from flowing through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Brian Donowho, Richard Evans Lewis, II
  • Patent number: 7789410
    Abstract: A motorcycle support stand with a folding design, not attached to the motorcycle, but available for portability directly on motorcycles that have no attached means of upright support. The support device comprises an extended finger for intermittently interfacing with the hollow rear axle holes on these types of motorcycles, two support legs that pivot near the top, and a bottom brace member that pivots on the bottom of one support leg and intermittently latches to the bottom of the other support leg. When folded in this triangle shaped configuration, the extended finger can be inserted into the hollow rear axle hole, at the exact center of the rear wheel hub, on either side, and the weight of the motorcycle can be leaned onto the stand. When the stand is folded to its small straight configuration, it can be transported on the motorcycle for use in remote locations. The rider also has the option of having no stand on the bike, for competition situations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Inventor: Dana Larue White
  • Patent number: 7775203
    Abstract: A stand assembly for supporting vertically disposed free-standing objects and comprises a hub section including a hollow inner sleeve portion and a hollow outer sleeve portion effective for removably receiving the inner sleeve portion. Support leg members are fixedly connected to the hub section and radially extend outwardly therefrom for upholding the hub section in a vertical disposition. In a specific embodiment, the stand assembly includes a fuel burner wherein the inner bore of the inner sleeve portion defines a combustion chamber and container support top portions of the leg members for supporting a cooking container over a flame in the hub section. In another embodiment, the inner bore has a size and shape that is effective to receive a lower end section of a vertically disposed object having a vertical support member selected from the group consisting of a tree trunk, a sign post, a flag pole, a display rack and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Inventor: Jerry Dale Patrick
  • Patent number: 7757999
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a foldaway worktable mainly for supporting cutting tools. The foldaway worktable comprises a supporting portion and a bracket portion, wherein the supporting portion is disposed on the bracket portion and the bracket portion comprises at least two retractable bars. A connecting bar is connected to and located between the retractable bars. The bracket portion further comprises a clamping device which is rotatably mounted on the connecting bar. When the worktable is fully folded, the length of the retractable bars remains fixed by using the clamping device. The clamping device also allows for avoidance of the inconveniences that normally arise during transport of the worktable, including the unfolding and outspreading of the retractable bars. Therefore, the foldaway worktable is convenient to use whether it is being moved, stored, packed or transported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Nanjing Chervon Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chongyi Zhang
  • Publication number: 20100155564
    Abstract: A portable stand includes a shelf having a back plate with a front surface and a rear surface, wherein the back plate includes at least two attachment locations and at least one securing locations, a bottom flange forming an angle with the back plate, extending toward the front surface at a first angle from the plate, and a mounting element. The portable stand includes a shelf extension including two elongated flanges formed at an angle equal to the first angle configured to selectively couple to the shelf, and an arm pivotably attachable to the shelf extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: Robert J. Evanoff
  • Patent number: 7631842
    Abstract: Supports for geomatic equipment, and in particular geomatic poles, can come in the form of bipods and tripods. The support system can be selectively configured as a bipod support and as a tripod support. No modification needs to be made to the geomatic pole, the system is independently capable of configuration. The position of legs of the supports is particularly selected to provide stability in both the bipod and tripod configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: SECO Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen B. Crain, Clinton J. Mize, Ralph C. Mize, Jerry L. Williamson, Larry W. Essex, Christopher T. Moore
  • Publication number: 20090294622
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable stand that generally comprises of an upper telescopic pipe, a lower telescopic pipe that is movably inserted into the upper telescopic pipe to form a longitudinal shaft, a plurality of expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft with a leaf spring mechanism, a round plate holder, a bottle holder, a v-shaped plate holder, a flower vase, umbrella stand, a box for magnetic compass or LED light, a knickknack pouch and a beverage holder. The longitudinal shaft of the portable stand is adjusted for a desired height. A controller knob is slid up and down, to fold and expand the expandable legs at the bottom of the longitudinal shaft to a desired angle. Various attachments are attached onto the longitudinal shaft depending on the need.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Neil Medders, Debra Medders
  • Patent number: 7588228
    Abstract: An adjustable tripod stand having independently adjustable legs includes an upright member for supporting an object, such as a drum, at its upper end. A pair of independently movable collar members are slidably mounted on the upright member and longitudinally adjustable relative to and past one another and to an upright portion for selective positioning thereon. A releasable fastener on the collars secures them to the upright member at selected positions. Three movable leg members are connected at their upper ends, two to one of the collar members and one to the other collar member. Movement of the collar members permits the stand to be erected in limited or confined areas. The stand preferably includes a leg extender member slidably mounted on the exterior one of the leg members, which is movable a selected distance permitting the stand to be positioned on different levels, such as stairs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Randall L. May
  • Publication number: 20090206211
    Abstract: A collapsible stand is disclosed. The stand includes a frame that moves between a closed state and an opened state. A jacket fits over at least a portion of the frame, and a plurality of receptacles are supported on the frame. Also disclosed is a method for using the frame by closing and opening the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: SNACK CADDY, LLC
    Inventor: Carrie L. Goodman
  • Publication number: 20090200438
    Abstract: A bar stool system having a first assembled configuration for seating and a second unassembled configuration for storage and shipping, having a horizontal seat, a support frame having leg assembly members and interchangeable legs that assemble quickly and disassemble into a configuration that optimizes space when shipped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Billy Joe Griggs
  • Patent number: 7571563
    Abstract: A flexible yoke or mounting body for a pod support apparatus, such as a monopod or bipod, includes a resilient section interposed between leg(s) of the pod support and a device supported thereon. The resilient section is preferably formed of a bendable elastomeric material to thereby facilitate manual tilting of the portable equipment on the pod support apparatus. In a multipod embodiment, the yoke or mounting body may include multiple leg extensions of elastomeric material for detachably securing multiple support legs thereto in angularly-spaced relation. The resilient section may allow the legs of a multipod to be moved independently of each other. A quick-detachable coupling device is preferably provided for detachably and rotatably coupling a piece of portable equipment such as a rifle or spotting scope to the pod support device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Bushnell Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas K. M. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20090152412
    Abstract: A stand for musical instruments is disclosed, wherein the stand may be quickly and easily set up to provide a stable platform for supporting instruments and components used therewith and may also be quickly and easily collapsed for transport or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Michael L. Lorenz, Javier Barrios
  • Patent number: 7546992
    Abstract: A sign frame for use displaying a sign panel. The sign frame has a pair of vertical support posts, each having a bottom end, a middle area, and a spring-loaded roller extending from the top end to the middle area. A horizontal support member, having a hinged lock, attaches the vertical support posts together at the middle area. A stake is attached at the bottom end of each vertical support post for securing said post into the ground. The sign panel is attached to each of the spring-loaded rollers within each vertical support post and is displayed when the vertical support posts are extended apart and secured in the ground by the stakes. When the sign frame is disassembled, the sign retracts around the spring-loaded rollers for easily storing and transporting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph Cappolina
  • Publication number: 20090057503
    Abstract: Provided are, among other things, systems, methods and techniques for assembling an elevated stand, in which is obtained a platform assembly having a number of legs and a number of golf clubs, each golf club having a distal end for a golf club head and a proximal end that includes a small opening. A stand is constructed by inserting each of the legs into the small opening in a different one of the golf clubs, and the stand is positioned so that the distal ends of the golf clubs rest on a supporting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventor: Wen-Sun Hou
  • Patent number: 7478493
    Abstract: A support (12) for a display device (10) is disclosed, the support (12) comprising a pole (14) which consists of a lower pole section (24/26), an intermediate pole section (20, 22) and an upper pole section (16). The three pole sections (16, 20/22 and 24/26) fitting together in spigot and socket fashion. An upper component (28) is provided in the upper end of the upper pole section (16) and a lower component (44) is provided in the lower end of the lower section (24/26). The upper (28) and lower components (44) each including a recess therein for securing one end of a length of elastic cord (58) to pull the upper pole section (16) into the intermediate pole section (20/22) and to pull the intermediate pole section (20/22) into the lower pole section (24/26). The upper component (28) has a resiliently flexible wire (60) protruding therefrom for supporting and tensioning a banner in the form of a flexible printed sheet (64). The support (12) and the wire (60) being within a protective sleeve (66).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Bowhead International (Pty) Ltd
    Inventor: Ian Brown
  • Patent number: 7455275
    Abstract: A portable, collapsible artist's easel apparatus (10) including a framework member (20) that pivotally supports a compartmented receptacle member (40) equipped with at least one easel tray (45) that may be disposed in a cantilevered fashion relative to the receptacle member (40) wherein, a pair of extensible leg members (25) (26) are pivotally connected to the framework member (20) which is further associated with a pair of flange elements (60) (60) which are pivotally connected to a rear leg member (29) and a canvas support unit (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Inventors: Eric Astadan, Bismarck Datuin