Lazy Tong Type Patents (Class 248/277.1)
  • Patent number: 12129957
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display mounting system with a lifting mechanism for vertically adjusting the position of the display and maintaining a visually unobtrusive appearance by concealing the lifting mechanism behind the display itself. The display mounting system comprises a mounting frame, a pair of moving rails, a plurality of supporting members, at least one hoist, at least one line system, at least one driving unit, and a control unit. The display mounting system accommodates larger and heavier displays beyond the capabilities of existing solutions. The display mounting system offers greater flexibility in adjusting the display height for optimal viewing comfort. The display mounting system integrates seamlessly with the surrounding environment without detracting from the overall design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventor: Jordan Stoyanov Bonev
  • Patent number: 12085226
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an audiovisual device support and a hanging plate assembly thereof. In the present invention, a fit state between a first hanging plate and a second hanging plate which are arranged detachably relative to each other is adjusted to adjust a fixing height of an audiovisual device relative to a support surface so as to meet diverse use requirements, and the first hanging plate and the second hanging plate are locked relative to each other by a second fixture after being adjusted to a desired height, so that the audiovisual device and the support or the hanging plate assembly are formed as a firmly connected whole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: NINGBO SOMLE AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Liming Tao
  • Patent number: 11781703
    Abstract: A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. Tilt adjustment mechanisms are used to adjust the tilt of the display bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Manehu Product Alliance, LLC
    Inventor: Kurt William Massey
  • Patent number: 11774033
    Abstract: A device for wall mounting a display including a mount assembly and a swivel mechanism assembly. The mount assembly includes a television mounting portion and an extending/contracting portion and the swivel mechanism assembly moveable between a first and a second configuration and including a biasing component. The extending/contracting portion includes a lower arm, an upper arm, a front bracket, a wall mounting bracket, one or more gas springs, and a linear actuator. The one or more gas springs and the linear actuator may lower and raise the television mounting portion. The biasing component is configured to bias the television mounting portion to swivel in a first or a second direction when the swivel mechanism assembly is in the first configuration when the display mounting portion is lowered. The mount assembly may include a set screw to set a swivel stop for the first and the second swivel directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Manehu Product Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Kurt William Massey, Brian Newville
  • Patent number: 11598478
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a component rack for, e.g., electronic devices. The component rack includes an upper rail; a lower rail, the upper rail and the lower rail extending relative to a first axis; at least one end cap coupled to an end of the upper rail and the lower rail; wherein the at least one end cap comprises a first panel slidably couplable to a second panel and movable along a second axis between a collapsed position and an extended position, the second axis extending transversely to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Leon Hand-Crafted Speakers, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah Kaplan, Jonathan Halter, George Konecny, Ethan Kaplan
  • Patent number: 10705574
    Abstract: An accessory device for an electronic device is disclosed. The accessory device may include one or more bodies, or segments, that are rotationally coupled to each other. One segment may include a keyboard used to provide an input or command to the electronic device. The accessory device may include an additional segment with a hinge assembly and a panel coupled to the hinge assembly. The panel is designed to receive and couple with the electronic device. The hinge assembly is designed to move the panel into different positions. For instance, the hinge assembly and the panel can be stored with a segment of the accessory device when not in use. The hinge assembly can subsequently deploy, and place the panel in a position to receive the electronic device such that the electronic device is positioned for use with the keyboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Robinson, James A. Stryker
  • Patent number: 10608315
    Abstract: Systems and related accessing methods for remote unit assemblies for distributed communications systems are provided. A support member (e.g., a support plate) is arranged to be mounted in a drop ceiling grid, and a pivotally mounted pivot arm arranged above the support plate is configured to receive at least one electronic component. The pivot arm allows the electronic component to pivot downwardly from a ceiling structure for easier access. A slow release mechanism is configured to reduce a rate of pivotal motion of the pivot arm. A retention mechanism selectively retains the electronic component in a substantially horizontal position proximate to the support plate. A vented antenna cover below the support plate is pivotally mounted to the electronic component with at least one pivotal link, and may include an integrated antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Corning Optical Communications LLC
    Inventors: Rami Anolik, Ami Hazani, Eduardo Woginiak
  • Patent number: 10557591
    Abstract: According to one aspect, an apparatus includes an actuator, a first portion, and the second portion is arranged to be coupled to a device. The second portion has a second conductive connector portion, wherein power is not provided to the actuator when the first conductive connector portion and the second conductive connector portion are in physical contact, and wherein the power is provided to the actuator when the first conductive connector portion and the second conductive connector portion are not in physical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Narendra Patel
  • Patent number: 10162138
    Abstract: Disclosed is a self-aligning mirror device for transmission line offset correction. The disclosed self-aligning mechanism automatically adjusts deflectors to couple radiation between two or more offset waveguides or optical fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: The Trustees of Princeton University
    Inventors: Michael G. Gomez, Cara A. Bagley, Benjamin J. Tobias, Ali Zolfaghari, Alexandros Gerakis, Mary Angelique Demetillo
  • Patent number: 10077114
    Abstract: An aerial delivery platform comprises first and second modules (10a, 10b) each having a respective load-bearing surface (14). The modules (10a, 10b) are hinged together for relative flexing movement about an axis (24) between the modules (10a, 10b). A superstructure of interconnected struts (25, 26, 27, 28, 29) is connected to, and is upstanding from, the modules (10a, 10b) to hold the modules (10a, 10b) with the load bearing surfaces (14) co-planar when loaded and during descent but being elastically deformable to permit limited relative flexing movement between the modules (10a, 10b) under the loads applied by parachute opening and on landing to assist in the absorption the energy transferred to the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: IRVINGQ LIMITED
    Inventors: Martyn Philip Jones, Alex David Wyn Howell, James Alexander Greig
  • Patent number: 9844822
    Abstract: A multi-link miter saw includes a base, a table supported on the base, a supporting unit connected to the table, a linkage unit connected to the supporting unit, a cantilever arm unit including a cantilever arm pivotally connected to the linkage unit and a connection member pivotally connected between the cantilever arm and the linkage unit for enabling the cantilever arm to be driven by the linkage unit and the connection member to move along a horizontal axis between the rear edge and front edge of the base, and a cutting unit pivotally connected to the cantilever arm unit. Based on the arrangement of the linkage unit and the cantilever arm unit, the cutting unit can be moved smoothly relative to the table, thus enhancing operation stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: REXON INDUSTRIAL CORP., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih Ming Cheng
  • Patent number: 9551453
    Abstract: A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: PEERLESS INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventor: James D. Walters
  • Patent number: 9334643
    Abstract: A 3-dimensional, upwardly convex frame (40) constructed from a plurality of substantially identical longitudinally extending frame members (42). The frame (40) includes: the frame members (42) connected at approximately their ends to above approximately the middle of adjacent frame members (42) and the frame members (42) connected at approximately their middle to below approximately the ends of adjacent frame members (42) in a generally outwardly extending sequence. The outwardly facing ends of the outermost frame members (42) are un-connected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: BETCONFRAME INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
    Inventor: John Marsden Betts
  • Patent number: 9326386
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a component bay having an operational height and an expanded height. The component bay is moveable between the operational height and the expanded height. A thermal element divides the component bay into one or more compartments, each compartment configured to receive a system component. The component bay at the operational height provides thermal contact between the received system component and the thermal element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bret P. Elison, Phillip V. Mann, Arden L. Moore, Arvind K. Sinha
  • Patent number: 9004430
    Abstract: An articulating mount for a television or other device with a display screen, permits in/out translation, left/right translation, and left/right roll or tilting movement of the display of the television or device. The left/right roll or tilting movement is about a generally horizontal axis that remains substantially perpendicular to the display screen of the device that is mounted to the bracket. The articulating mount further provides added retention and support of the television or device when a bracket of the mount is fully retracted, such as when the mount is used in a vehicle that is underway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Imperial Stamping Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick A. Conner
  • Publication number: 20140197297
    Abstract: A boom raising and lowering device that is configured to raise and lower a boom includes a raising and lowering mount that is provided so as to be able to be raised and lowered with respective to the working vehicle, a roll mount that is provided on the raising and lowering mount so as to be rotatable in a roll direction and that supports the boom in a cantilever-supported manner, a first raising and lowering actuator that drives one end of the roll mount in the vertical direction with respective to the working vehicle, and a second raising and lowering actuator that drives other end of the roll mount in the vertical direction with respective to the working vehicle. The boom is driven in the vertical direction and roll direction by operating the first raising and lowering actuator and the second raising and lowering actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: KAYABA INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tatsuo ITO, Takanori INADA, Takanobu YOSHIDA, Tomomichi MIZUKAMI, Atsushi OOTA, Daiki SHIBASAKI, Masaki AKASHI, Yasuo TANAKA
  • Patent number: 8590851
    Abstract: A projector lift raises and lowers a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Draper, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Enochs
  • Patent number: 8573240
    Abstract: A collapsible truss assembly is described herein. One component includes a layered u-bracket including a first u-bracket connected to the collapsible truss assembly, having a first channel, a first surface opposing the channel, and a first aperture that spans from the first surface to the first channel and is of a particular diameter. The layered u-bracket also includes a second u-bracket having a second channel, a second surface opposing the second channel, and a second aperture that spans from the second surface to the second channel and is of the particular diameter. For the layered u-bracket, the second channel is flush with the first surface, and the first and second apertures are aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Go Papa, LLLP
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis
  • Publication number: 20130187019
    Abstract: A flat panel display mount that enables full motion positioning of a display while maintaining a very thin profile for the mount such that the display can be positioned as closely as possible to the wall when desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: MILESTONE AV TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Jay Dittmer, Jeff Bremmon, Jamie Brandt
  • Publication number: 20130176667
    Abstract: A tilt head mechanism for use with a display device includes a base plate member configured to connect to a vertical mounting structure or surface and an adapter plate member operatively connected to the base plate member. The adapter plate member has a front surface configured to connect to a display device, and the front surface has a center point. The adapter plate member is independently: movable horizontally away from and toward the base plate member; and tiltable downwardly and upwardly relative to the vertical mounting structure or surface, wherein the front surface center point of the adapter plate member does not move substantially horizontally as the adapter plate member is tilted relative to the vertical mounting structure or surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Inventor: Wirepath Home Systems, LLC D/B/A SnapAV
  • Publication number: 20130146727
    Abstract: A three-stage display panel mount is an apparatus used to mount a display screen on a vertical wall, but the apparatus allows a user extend the display screen from vertical wall and rotate the display screen to be perpendicular to the vertical wall. The three-stage display panel includes a first-stage frame, a pair to scissor mechanisms, a pair of gas-spring struts, a second-stage frame, and a third-stage frame. The first-stage frame mounts the apparatus on the vertical wall. The pair of scissor mechanisms allows the second-stage frame to extend away from the first-stage frame, and the pair of gas-spring struts stabilizes the movement of the second-stage frame. The third-stage frame can rotate the display panel away from the second-stage frame and includes a pair of collapsible angles, which can either position the display panel parallel to the vertical wall or support the display panel perpendicular to the vertical wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Oh
  • Publication number: 20130032682
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for an object including a rear mounting plate, a linkage system having first, second, third and fourth links, each of the first, second, third and fourth links includes first and second ends, and a swivel assembly. The first end of each of the first and second links is pivotably secured to the rear mounting plate, the second end of each of the third and fourth links is pivotably secured to the swivel assembly, the second end of the first link is pivotably secured to the first end of the third link, and the second end of the second link is pivotably secured to the first end of the fourth link. The linkage system includes a first gear and a second gear, and the first gear is rotatably connected to the second gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Weber Knapp Company
    Inventor: Matthew A. BELL
  • Patent number: 8225808
    Abstract: A collapsible truss assembly is described herein. One component includes a layered u-bracket including a first u-bracket connected to the collapsible truss assembly, having a first channel, a first surface opposing the channel, and a first aperture that spans from the first surface to the first channel and is of a particular diameter. The layered u-bracket also includes a second u-bracket having a second channel, a second surface opposing the second channel, and a second aperture that spans from the second surface to the second channel and is of the particular diameter. For the layered u-bracket, the second channel is flush with the first surface, and the first and second apertures are aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Go Papa, LLC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis
  • Patent number: 8160475
    Abstract: This involves a cart that can be used in changing a marking module in a xerographic color marking system. The cart has a lifting mechanism securely attached to its upper surface. When the marking module is to be changed and a new replacement module installed, the lifting mechanism is used to support the marking module during each of these procedures. Since the marking modules are relatively heavy (30-35 lbs.), to prevent accidental damage to the module, the cart and its attached lifting mechanism are conveniently used by the customer. The lifting mechanism is made up of an upper cradle, a bottom plate attached to the cart and a movable linkage. The module securely rests in the cradle in both removal and installing operations. It is not uncommon for a customer to want to change a color or colors in one or more modules. This cart and its attached lifting mechanism makes it relatively easy to accomplish this change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Atwood, James J. Spence
  • Publication number: 20120001044
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a display tilting apparatus, and more specifically, to a display tilting apparatus, in which an eccentric shaft and a rotating shaft are rotatably installed at both ends of upper and lower link members having a symmetrical structure, and a display apparatus mounted on a tilting plate can be tilted by rotating upward and downward using a motor of a small capacity regardless of the weight of the display apparatus through interactions between the upper and lower link members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventor: Su-Man Gwag
  • Patent number: 8081901
    Abstract: This invention provides a xerographic marking module that has a built-in lifting mechanism that is useful in installing a new module in a xerographic marking system. The lifting mechanism forms the bottom portion of the marking module and comprises an upper cradle to hold the remaining module portion, a lower plate that constitutes the bottom of the module when in a collapsed position, and a movable linkage that connects the cradle to the lower plate. When in installation mode, the linkage creates a vertical force which will upwardly push the cradle (holding the module) away from the lower plate into an installation elevation. After slides in the module and in the color marking system are mated, the lifting mechanism is collapsed and the module pushed into the color marking system or apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Mark A. Atwood, James J Spence
  • Patent number: 7789099
    Abstract: A collapsible truss assembly is described herein. One component includes a layered u-bracket including a first u-bracket connected to the collapsible truss assembly, having a first channel, a first surface opposing the channel, and a first aperture that spans from the first surface to the first channel and is of a particular diameter. The layered u-bracket also includes a second u-bracket having a second channel, a second surface opposing the second channel, and a second aperture that spans from the second surface to the second channel and is of the particular diameter. For the layered u-bracket, the second channel is flush with the first surface, and the first and second apertures are aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Go PaPa, LLLC.
    Inventors: Steven E. Mallookis, Steven B. Mallookis
  • Patent number: 7631848
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Draper, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven E. Enochs
  • Patent number: 7497052
    Abstract: A scissors type vertical elevated substructure. The base and the surface of the substructure are articulated through folding legs. The nodes of the legs are articulated through connection rods and form double parallelograms which are mirror images and share a common base. There is a guide device on the base. Lifting sheaves are installed on both the surface of the substructure and the top of the guide. One end of the lifting wireline is fixed on the nodes of the folding legs and the other end of the wireline runs around the lifting sheaves in a given order to connect with the drawworks. The guide pulley sits in the vertical elevated guide-rail which is set on the guide device. The support rod is fixed to the base, the surface, and the folding legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Equipment Engineering Company of Liaohe Petroleum Exploration Bureau, CNPC
    Inventor: Dexiang Hu
  • Publication number: 20080229681
    Abstract: A collapsible frame has a base mechanism. The base mechanism comprises a first connector and a second connector which are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame. The first connector is pivotally connected with first reinforcement legs. The bottom of the first connector is formed with a first trough. The second connector and the first connector are overlapped and engaged with each other. The second connector is pivotally connected with a second reinforcement legs. The top of the second connector is formed with a second trough. The first and second reinforcement legs are pivotally connected to the bottom of the collapsible frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Ming-Liang Tsai
  • Patent number: 7261185
    Abstract: A multi-stage elevator car has equipment for fine positioning of the cars wherein the car thresholds are positionable at the level of the floor thresholds. The fine positioning adjusting equipment operates on the principle of a double lever and moves a car frame along a path (?z).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Inventio AG
    Inventors: René Strebel, René Hoffmann, Urs Schaffhauser
  • Patent number: 7255314
    Abstract: Various types of extendable support structures provide a lateral dimension that is defined by at least one lazy tong, and the longitudinal dimension is variable by extension and retraction of the at least one lazy tong. The extendable structure may include a plurality of adjacent and attached lazy tongs that are capable of supporting a significant load through the interconnection of the adjacent lazy tongs forming the structure. The extendable structure may be fully retracted to minimize the longitudinal dimension and thereby provide a compact structure, such as one that can be easily transported or stored. The extendable structure may be extended to a length as required for a particular purpose and limited to a maximum longitudinal dimension when the structure is being used to support a load. As such the various types of extendable support structures may be used in many scenarios, such as for providing a loading ramp, bridge, walkway, or working surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventors: Stuart Craig Hanson, Frederik D. Penz
  • Patent number: 7044146
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved portable shelter frame having upwardly extending support poles and linkage assemblies connecting the poles. Within the joints of the linkage assemblies are rolling element bearings to reduce joint friction and provide reinforcement support to the shelter frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Variflex, Inc.
    Inventor: Raymond Losi, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040245419
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a load is disclosed. A support arm in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of present invention comprises a first strut, a second strut, a proximal link, and a distal link. A proximal portion of the first strut is pivotally coupled to the proximal link at a first proximal joint. Additionally, a proximal portion of the second strut is pivotally coupled to the proximal link at a second proximal joint. A distal end of the second strut is pivotally coupled to the distal link at a second distal joint. A distal end of the first strut is pivotally coupled to the distal link at a first distal joint. The support arm also includes a cam mechanism comprising a cam and a cam follower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Thiem Wong, Khalid Al-Zebdeh, Mustafa A. Ergun
  • Patent number: 6637711
    Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a projector lift is provided to raise and lower a projector from the ceiling. The projector lift includes a first mount normally coupled to the ceiling, a second mount supporting the projector, a driver configured to raise and lower the second mount and projector, and a stabilizer extending between the first and second mounts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: Draper, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve E. Enochs
  • Patent number: 6637608
    Abstract: A freestanding frame for supporting shelves that includes a pair of posts that extend upwardly from a carpeted horizontal surface and rest against a wall, and a pair of braces that extend from one post to the other post in an X configuration. Each post has an uppermost vertical member that rests against the wall, a horizontal member that extends forwardly from the uppermost vertical member, and a lowermost vertical member that depends from the horizontal member and sinks into the carpeted horizontal surface so as to prevent the post from sliding away from the wall while resting thereon. Each brace is either one piece or two-piece so as to be length adjustable. In a first embodiment, the two pieces are screwed together, and in a second embodiment, the two pieces slide relative to each other and are maintained at a desired length by first and second locking apparatuses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Inventor: Wallace Schneider
  • Patent number: 6634609
    Abstract: A universal accessory adapter, which is adapted for attaching to a collapsible outdoor furniture, includes a supporting device for rigidly supporting an accessory item, at least a connector for detachably attaching the supporting device to a frame leg of the collapsible outdoor furniture, and a foldable frame arranged for selectively folding the supporting device from a folded position to an unfolded position. In which, in the folded position, the supporting device is moved to a position close to the frame leg of the collapsible outdoor furniture, and in the unfolded position, the supporting device is moved away from the frame leg of the collapsible outdoor furniture, so as to spacedly mount the supporting device with respect to the frame leg of the collapsible outdoor furniture. Therefore, the universal accessory is substantially supported by the collapsible outdoor furniture, so as to rigidly support the accessory item on the universal accessory adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Edward Zheng
  • Publication number: 20030075657
    Abstract: A scissors lift with a combination wedge and lever mechanism for switching between wedging action and lever action during lift operation. This device includes a scissors mechanism, a table, a wedging device, a lever device, and an actuator. The scissors mechanism connects to the table such that movement of the scissors mechanism correspondingly moves the table. The wedging device causes a lifting action as the scissors mechanism begins moving between a contracted position and an expanded position. After the lifting action, the lever device translational moves as the scissors mechanism continues moving between the contracted position and the expanded position. Finally, an actuator initiates the lifting device's movement between a contracted positioned and an expanded position by moving in a direction substantially perpendicular to the movement of the scissors mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Pierre Joubert
  • Patent number: 6345799
    Abstract: A device for suspending loads includes an adjusting device (1) to permit the position of loads to be adjusted for height and a structure (9, 11) of articulated bars which can be extended as a double pantograph. Connectors to the overlying structure and a connection to the suspended loads are provided. Combined horizontal (17A, 1713; 17C, 17D) and vertical (28; 30) guides fixed to the connection means (12, 14). Corresponding pairs of terminal bars in the structure of articulated bars slide in the combined horizontal (17A, 1713; 17C, 17D) and vertical (28; 30) guides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Industria Fototecnica Firenze S.r.l.
    Inventor: Giuliano Fusi
  • Patent number: 6223482
    Abstract: A portable, easily composable supporting skeleton which serves as a supporting structure of buildings composable in situ. The skeleton comprises a pipe-like spacer. Two dismountable node plates can be fixed to the spacer by way of clamping assemblies. Each node plate includes an eye having a through-hole. A joint assembly which comprises a crosswise tie-piece can be interconnected pivotably to the through-hole of the eye of one of the node plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: Herman Zohar