Vertical Pivot At Right Angle To Horizontal Pivot Patents (Class 248/278.1)
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Patent number: 9016645Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly has first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion has an engagement arm with an adjustable end having first engagement teeth disposed about a first axis of rotation. The end portion has an adjustable second portion rotatable about the first axis of rotation, and having second engagement teeth that intermesh with the first engagement teeth to retain the second portion in an adjustable pan-position. The second portion has third engagement teeth disposed about a second axis of rotation angularly offset from the first axis of rotation. A second mounting portion is adjustably attached at an attachment portion to the first mounting portion, and the attachment portion has fourth engagement teeth disposed about the second axis of rotation that intermesh with the third engagement teeth to retain the second mounting portion is a selected tilt position.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2013Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: QSC Audio Products, LLCInventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
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Patent number: 9016648Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting system (1) for mounting an electronic teaching board (2) on a surface, comprising four legs (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) which are mutually connected such that the position of the electronic teaching board can be adjusted in both horizontal and vertical direction and arresting means for locking the electronic teaching board in the adjusted position.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Teachyou B.V.Inventor: Antonius Theodorus Smeenk
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Patent number: 9013866Abstract: A driving mechanism for driving a display module to move relative to a host module includes a display module fixing component disposed in the display module, a host module fixing component movably disposed in the host module, and a pivoting component. An end of the pivoting component is pivotally connected to the display module fixing component and another end of the pivoting component is fixed to the host module fixing component. The pivoting component drives the host module fixing component to move as being pivoted by the display module fixing component. The driving mechanism further includes at least one protruding structure disposed on the host module fixing component and capable of moving relative to an inner side of the host module in line contact manner or point contact manner as the pivoting component drives the host module fixing component to move.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventors: Lee-Hua Yu, Hua-Chung Tseng
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Patent number: 8985537Abstract: A support arm includes a bracket supported by a support, a bracket arranged away from the bracket, a parallel link arranged between the bracket and the bracket and coupled pivotally to the bracket and the bracket, and a self-weight compensation device producing a force that cancels a force of gravity acting on the parallel link. The parallel link has an upper shaft and a lower shaft arranged in parallel to each other with spacing, the spacing being changed with a pivoting movement of the parallel link. The upper shaft and the lower shaft are arranged offset with respect to each other in a direction of an axis on which the parallel link is pivoted. With such a structure, a support arm for which a large movable range is achieved is provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Daisuke Ishii, Shinji Ichikawa
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Patent number: 8979055Abstract: A tripod head includes a shell, an adjusting member, a supporting member, and a locking member. The shell defines a receiving space and an adjusting opening communicating with the receiving space. The adjusting member includes a spherical adjusting portion and a connecting portion connected to the adjusting portion. The adjusting portion is received in the receiving space, and the connecting portion passes out of the shell through the adjusting opening. The adjusting portion adjusts a position and angle of the connecting portion relative to the shell by rotating in the receiving space. The supporting member supports the adjusting portion in the receiving space. The locking member locks the adjusting portion between the supporting member and the shell.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Hao Chu
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Publication number: 20150053833Abstract: An image sensor mount includes a base, a pannable housing coupled to the base, a tiltable housing coupled to the pannable housing, a pan drive that rotates the pannable housing, a tilt drive that rotates the tiltable housing, and an image sensor mount coupled to the tiltable housing. A pannable housing shell and a tiltable housing shell combine to form an enclosure for one of more of the pan drive and the tilt drive.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Inventor: Matthew St. Louis
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Patent number: 8960632Abstract: An adjustable support member for mounting a device including a support arm having a base pivot block and a right link arm connected at a first end to said base pivot block and a left link arm connected at a first end to said base pivot block and spaced from said right link arm, an upper leveler block wherein the right link arm is connected at a second end to the upper leveler block and the left link arm is connected at a second end to the upper leveler block, a gas spring assembly having first and second ends with the first end of the gas spring assembly being pivotally connected to the base pivot block at a gas spring adjustment assembly and the second end of the gas spring assembly having a rod connected to the right link arm and to the left link arm at a position spaced from both the first and second ends of the right link arm and the left link arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2011Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Mediamounts, Ltd.Inventor: Simon Fallows
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Publication number: 20150048230Abstract: A video arm assembly includes a base attachable to a surface, a knuckle rotatably engaging the base, and an arm connected to the knuckle. A friction clutch is connected to the base. A one-way bearing engages the friction clutch and the knuckle, providing rotation of the knuckle with respect to the base in a first direction only. The friction clutch engages the one-way bearing such that the knuckle rotates with respect to the base in a second direction opposite the first direction, the one-way bearing rotating with the knuckle in the second direction, and the arm rotating with the knuckle in the first and second directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventor: Johnny A. Satterfield
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Patent number: 8944395Abstract: A golf car employs a mounting system to attach a display device to the golf car housing such that the display device is movable so as to facilitate viewing of a display screen of the display device by a user whether the user is located inside or outside the golf car. In one embodiment, the mounting system includes a rigid base member, a swivel member and at least one extension member. The swivel member mechanically connects the display device to the rigid base member and facilitates rotation of the display device about a vertical axis in a range of 0 to about 360 degrees relative to an initial position of the display device. The extension member is connected to the rigid base member and facilitates upward and downward movement of the display device distally from at least one point of attachment of the mounting system to the golf car housing.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Apple Electric Car, Inc.Inventors: Anthony P. Bonito, Perry H. Pierce
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Patent number: 8931744Abstract: The present invention features a shopping cart support apparatus to a shopping cart with a cart handle and wheels for enhanced assistance for those slightly disabled or partially disabled persons. The support apparatus has a base support bar snugly and pivotably attached to the shopping cart handle. The support bar can be securely locked via at least one wing nut. Two sleeves are fixedly disposed on the support bar so that a user can rest his/her arms on for additional body support. A stopper component is disposed on the distal end of each sleeve to provide a secure means to hold the users arm in position.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Michael McLafferty
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Patent number: 8905367Abstract: A retaining device for fastening a piece of equipment with a display inside a motor vehicle has a holding apparatus with a bearing surface and a holding space for holding the piece of equipment. The holding space extends in a first direction (R1) up to a first maximum extent, and extends in a second direction (R2) perpendicular to the first direction (R1). For pieces of equipment that are smaller, the amount by which the holding space extends in the first direction (R1) can be adjusted to the length of the piece of equipment and the amount by which the holding space extends in the second direction (R2) can be adjusted to its width. For pieces of equipment that are longer, the holding space can be adjusted to the width and the amount by which the holding space extends in the second direction (R2) can be adjusted to its length.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Bury SP.Z.O.O.Inventor: Henryk Bury
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Patent number: 8894024Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an adapter and a mechanism for attaching accessories to support structures. The adapter generally comprises a base configured for attachment to a support structure; a housing connected to the base; at least one rotating member coupled with the housing; a locking means arranged and configured to selectively engage the at least one rotating member; an accessory attachment member configured to receive at least one accessory; and at least one arm having a first end connected to the accessory attachment member and having a second end connected to the at least one rotating member.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Inventor: Mark A. Deros
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Patent number: 8876077Abstract: A spherical orienting device includes a base, first and second actuation shafts, an orientable device, an inner member, a middle member, and an outer member. The first and second actuation shafts are rotatably held by the base for rotary actuation about first and second actuation axes, respectively, which intersect orthogonally at a spherical center of rotation. The orientable device is supported by first and second revolute support joints which are disposed for rotation about an orientation axis of the orientable device and a support axis, respectively. The inner member is fixed to the first actuation shaft and linked to the second support joint. The middle member is inwardly linked to the first support joint and outwardly linked to a middle revolute joint disposed for rotation about a linkage axis. The outer member is fixed to the second actuation shaft and linked to the middle revolute joint.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2010Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Patrick Maillard
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Patent number: 8870140Abstract: A device mount for affixing a device to a surface such as a wall. The device mount has a surface bracket, an articulation mechanism, and a device mount plate. In various embodiments, the device mount further includes a tilt assembly. The surface mount bracket includes an upper surface bracket, a lower surface bracket and a vertical support positioned there between and connected to the lower all bracket and the upper surface bracket. The articulation mechanism has an inner articulating arm pivotally connected to the surface mount bracket and an outer articulating arm is rotatably connected to the inner articulating arm such that it maybe disposed substantially within a void of the inner articulating arm. The tilt assembly is connected to the outer articulating arm and pivotally connected to the device mount plate that is adapted to have a device mounted thereto, such that the device mount plate is selectively tiltable.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: James Michael Stemple
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Patent number: 8864092Abstract: A television mount assembly suitable for mounting a television to a wall, especially over fireplaces and other obstacles. The mount assembly secures a television (TV) to a wall via two arms and a spring mechanism thereby allowing it to extend away from the wall while at the same time allowing the television to swivel. It includes a mechanism to straighten the television as it is positioned close to the wall. The spring mechanism is calibrated by means of a calibration screw, spring block, and locking screws. A handle enables a user to grasp the mount assembly for changing the position of the television. A temperature gauge on the handle displays ambient temperature proximate to the television to warn users if the temperature is too high for the television to safely operate. A means of setting a maximum extension prevents the television from extending beyond a point set by the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Inventor: Brian Newville
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Patent number: 8827226Abstract: A dual method of installing a mounting device to a load-bearing surface includes a mounting device having a back member installed closer to the load-bearing surface than a front member on which an object is mounted. A mounting member is either attached to the back member in a first configuration or the mounting member is attached to the back member in a second configuration. The mounting member is attached to the load-bearing surface such that the load-bearing surface is between the back member and the front member in the first configuration. The back member is between the load-bearing surface and the front member in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Michael Joseph Townsend, Patrick Leonard Plehn
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Patent number: 8810738Abstract: A display apparatus and a multi display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a display module having an opening through which an image is displayed and a non-display area to form around the opening, and a rear cover directly coupled to a side surface of the display module. The multi display apparatus includes the plurality of display apparatuses which are coupled with each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seon-kyu Park, Hyun-yong Choi
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Publication number: 20140191098Abstract: An adjustable mounting assembly has first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion has an engagement arm with an adjustable end having first engagement teeth disposed about a first axis of rotation. The end portion has an adjustable second portion rotatable about the first axis of rotation, and having second engagement teeth that intermesh with the first engagement teeth to retain the second portion in an adjustable pan-position. The second portion has third engagement teeth disposed about a second axis of rotation angularly offset from the first axis of rotation. A second mounting portion is adjustably attached at an attachment portion to the first mounting portion, and the attachment portion has fourth engagement teeth disposed about the second axis of rotation that intermesh with the third engagement teeth to retain the second mounting portion is a selected tilt position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2013Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Dave Neil Simpson, Bernard Francis Hawkins, Yasushi Richard Shimabukuro, Jason Delarm, Douglas William Teulie, Alex Aranda
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Patent number: 8757573Abstract: An adjustable cup holder incorporates an elongated clamp assembly and cup support assembly. The clamp assembly has a proximal end and a distal clamping end. The cup support assembly is connected at the proximal end of the clamp assembly, and comprises a body portion and a pair of arcuate cup-encircling arms having respective spaced-apart free ends. A pivot pin enables pivot adjustment of the cup support assembly at the proximal end of the clamp assembly, such that the cup support assembly is movable between a desired in-use position depending from the clamp assembly, and a folded stowed position beside the clamp assembly. In the stowed position, the clamp assembly passes between the spaced-apart free ends of the cup-encircling arms and into an area defined between the cup-encircling arms.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Drink Clip, LLCInventor: John M. Barnes, Jr.
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Patent number: 8757920Abstract: A positioning apparatus for positioning an object in respective axis directions of an X-axis, a Y-axis perpendicular to the X-axis, and a Z-axis orthogonal to the X-axis and the Y-axis and positioning the object around the Z-axis within a plane parallel to the X-axis and the Y-axis is provided. A fastener detachably fastens the retainer. A gap is formed between a first reference surface of the retainer and the second reference surface of the fastener when a fixing shaft of the retainer is inserted into a fixing hole of the fastener, an outer surface of a pyramid part of the fixing shaft fits to an inner surface of the fixing hole and the object is positioned in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Honma SeisakushoInventor: Kazuo Honma
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Patent number: 8740164Abstract: The attachment device has a fixing member fixed to an attachment surface, first and second operating parts are configured to be manipulated from one side in the first direction parallel to the attachment surface, a first member fixed movably in the first direction relative to the fixing member, the first member being configured to move the display device in the first direction relative to the fixing member based on the operation amount of the first operating part, and a second member fixed rotatably relative to the first member, the second member being rotated based on the operation amount of the second operating part and being configured to move the display device in the second direction relative to the fixing member.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventor: Toshitaka Tachibana
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Patent number: 8632042Abstract: A tilt and swivel mounting device may include a base member, a first disc in contact with the base member, and a second disc in contact with the first disc. The first disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a first direction relative to the base member. The second disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a second direction, wherein the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first disc. A cover may be attached to the base member for housing the first and second discs in an assembly compressible in response to a user rotatable control. A support base may be attached to an axial shaft, and the axial shaft may be axially coupled to the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.Inventor: Per O. Hoel
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Patent number: 8629943Abstract: A television device includes a flat-plate main body, and a stand supporting the main body. The stand includes: a base member including a bottom face section and a pair of bearing sections projecting upward from the bottom face section; a shaft member bridged between the bearing sections; an arm member including a leg section rotatably fixed to the bearing sections, and a body section provided to bend from the leg section, provided with a lower screw hole and an upper screw hole, and fixed to the support object; and a receiving member including a lower section provided on the bottom face section, a middle section upstanding at a first angle from the lower section and including a first screw hole corresponding to the lower screw hole, and an upper section provided at a second angle from an upper end of the middle section and provided with a second screw hole corresponding to the upper screw hole.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Hidetoshi Takashima
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Patent number: 8628052Abstract: The present invention relates to a display apparatus having a display body, comprising: a connecting member combined with the display body at an upper end part thereof and having a swivel part at a lower end part thereof; and a base having a swivel supporter where the swivel part is inserted and supporting the swivel part to be rotatable. Thus, the present invention provides a display apparatus which is swiveled stably and smoothly with a slim structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2006Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kyung-kyun Lee, Young-bok Kim
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Patent number: 8585001Abstract: An improved support arm structure comprises a base joint, a primary arm assembly, and an extension arm assembly pivotally connected to the primary arm assembly; wherein the base joint is provided for connecting the primary arm assembly to a wall bracket; a rear end of the primary arm assembly is connected to the base joint; a front end of the primary arm assembly is connected to a middle joint; a first spring is provided in the primary arm assembly; a rear end of the extension arm assembly is connected to the middle joint; a front end of the extension arm assembly is connected to a front elongated joint; a second spring is provided in the extension arm assembly; whereby the support arm structure can be adjusted to any angles according to the requirements of a user and can be operated conveniently and safely.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Inventor: Ming Hua Huang
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Patent number: 8570732Abstract: A hard disk device comprises a main portion and two pads connected to the main portion. The main portion includes a front end, a rear end opposite to the front end, a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The first side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end, and the second side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end. Each pad includes a shank portion and a head portion connected to an end of the shank portion. The head portion includes a connecting portion connected to the shank portion and an external portion surrounding the connecting portion. The shank portion is fixedly inserted into a corresponding connecting hole. Portion of the external portion protrudes from the bottom surface of the main portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
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Patent number: 8561955Abstract: A device mount for affixing a device to a surface such as a wall. The device mount has a surface bracket, an articulation mechanism, and a device mount plate. In various embodiments, the device mount further includes a tilt assembly. The surface mount bracket includes an upper surface bracket, a lower surface bracket and a vertical support positioned there between and connected to the lower all bracket and the upper surface bracket. The articulation mechanism has an inner articulating arm pivotally connected to the surface mount bracket and an outer articulating arm is rotatably connected to the inner articulating arm such that it maybe disposed substantially within a void of the inner articulating arm. The tilt assembly is connected to the outer articulating arm and pivotally connected to the device mount plate that is adapted to have a device mounted thereto, such that the device mount plate is selectively tiltable.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: James Michael Stemple
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Publication number: 20130221174Abstract: A support apparatus includes an arm assembly attached to a mounting body. A frictional adjustment mechanism is provided between the mounting body and the arm assembly that permits an amount of friction induced by tilting of the mounting body to be adjusted so that a greater or lesser amount of force is needed by a user to tilt the mounting body and any object held by the mounting body. Preferably, the mounting body is configured to hold a monitor, liquid crystal display, or other display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: KNOLL, INC.Inventors: Richard Sapper, Ronald Snyder
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Patent number: 8514555Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, a hinge assembly, and a decorative cover. The main body includes a holder and a holder cover. The holder cover defines an opening at a lateral side thereof and a first notch at a middle portion of the lateral side communicating with the opening. An elastic arm extends from an inner wall of the holder cover to the opening. The elastic arm defines a receiving hole. The hinge assembly includes a connecting portion inserted in the opening of the main body, and a pivot extending through the first notch for connecting to a display. The decorative cover covers the hinge assembly. The decorative cover includes a projection engaged into the receiving hole of the elastic arm to fixedly mount the decorative cover on the holder cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Xue-Dong Tang, Ping Li
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Patent number: 8503171Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting expansion cards to expansion slots set on a circuit board includes a bracket and a number of mounting members. The bracket includes two racks opposite to each other and fixed to the circuit board. A number of spaced bars extend from the mounting piece. Each mounting member includes a fixing plate fixed to a corresponding bar, a locking portion extending from a top of the fixing portion. Two parallel raised portions protrude on an inner surface of the fixing plate to sandwich a corresponding end of the corresponding expansion card. The locking portion abuts against the top of the corresponding expansion card.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hai-Qing Zhou
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Patent number: 8488306Abstract: A secondary computing device display system includes a removable attachment mechanism operable to removably attach a secondary computing device display to a primary computing device display. The removable attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment member, operable to slideably attach to the secondary computing device display, and a second attachment member, comprising a clamping trench and a clamp locking lever. The second attachment member is operable to removably clamp the primary computing device display by inserting a clamping ridge of the primary computing device display in the clamping trench and engaging a notched surface of the clamping ridge with the clamp locking lever. The first and second attachment member are frictionally rotatable with respect to each other along a first axis and a second axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Sideline, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin L. Mickey, David C. Ramsperger, Brad Fulghum, Miguel Chapa
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Patent number: 8474771Abstract: A tray assembly includes an articulatable arm assembly coupled with a tray and selectively held in place by a locking mechanism (e.g., a locking gas spring). A release mechanism coupled with the tray selectively activates and deactivates the gas shock mechanism and is coaxial with and free rotating with respect to an axis of rotation of the tray. The tray may rotate between a horizontal position and a stored position substantially orthogonal to the horizontal position. The arm assembly may include at least one frictional hinge comprising a tapered pin, a tapered bushing in rotational frictional contact with the tapered pin, and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the tapered pin to provide adjustable contact force between the tapered pin and the tapered bushing.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Abbott Medical Optics Inc.Inventor: Mark W. Ross
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Publication number: 20130161465Abstract: An improved support arm structure comprises a base joint, a primary arm assembly, and an extension arm assembly pivotally connected to the primary arm assembly; wherein the base joint is provided for connecting the primary arm assembly to a wall bracket; a rear end of the primary arm assembly is connected to the base joint; a front end of the primary arm assembly is connected to a middle joint; a first spring is provided in the primary arm assembly; a rear end of the extension arm assembly is connected to the middle joint; a front end of the extension arm assembly is connected to a front elongated joint; a second spring is provided in the extension arm assembly; whereby the support arm structure can be adjusted to any angles according to the requirements of a user and can be operated conveniently and safely.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2012Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: Ming Hua Huang
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Publication number: 20130161464Abstract: A display supporting device comprises a supporting sleeve, a pivotable head, a first fastener, a second fastener, and a third fastener. The supporting sleeve has a circular hollow cross-section and a penetrating hole on the side wall thereof The pivotable head has a head portion and a neck portion. The neck portion has two stopping sections and is adapted to rotatably couple the supporting sleeve to enable lateral angle adjustment. The first fastener is arranged in the pivotable head for coupling a display unit. The second fastener has an attaching hole correspondingly aligns the penetrating hole, enabling horizontal rotation of the pivotable head about the second fastener. The third fastener passes through the penetrating hole of the supporting sleeve and the attaching hole of the second fastener. The horizontal rotation of the pivotable head is restricted through the contact between the stopping sections thereof and the third fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 25, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: FLYTECH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Chiung-Chi LIN, Ya-Qiu CHEN
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Patent number: 8469380Abstract: An extending and retracting device for a vehicle-step apparatus includes a mounting bracket and step bracket. A first arm defines a first end pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and a second end pivotally connected to the step bracket. A second arm defines a first end pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and a second end. A third arm defines a first end pivotally connected to the second end of the second arm and a second end pivotally connected to the step bracket. A trajectory-control assembly is configured to connect the first arm to the second arm and/or third arm to control a “motion” trajectory of the step bracket. A vehicle-step apparatus includes a step member, the extending and retracting device, and a driving device driving the first arm and/or second arm to move the extending and retracting device between an extended position and a retracted position.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: T-Max (Hang Zhou) Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Huizhong Yang, Zhaobo Qing
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Patent number: 8469323Abstract: A monitor support assembly having an internal cable raceway. The support assembly includes a pole mount that can be secured to a desk or table top or to a vertical wall or furniture panel, a rotatable knuckle joint at the upper end of the pole mount, and a quick-release mount for a monitor or other peripheral device. The assembly may also include nonarticulatable and vertical members, connected to each other and to the pole mount with knuckle joints that include internal sleeves. One or more cables, with plugs attached, can be inserted into the cable raceway and joints without disassembling the monitor support. The assembly may have interchangeable parts to provide different lengths for the nonarticulatable and vertical members.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2008Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Inventors: Yani Deros, Matthew Ibarra, Jeff Mowry
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Patent number: 8453987Abstract: Pan and tilt systems are provided. Pan and tilt systems illustratively include a pan hobby servo motor having a splined output shaft. The splined output shaft rotates about an axis of rotation. In an embodiment, an angular position of the splined output shaft is controlled based at least in part on a coded input signal and an external potentiometer. A pan auxiliary gear is illustratively rotatably coupled to the hobby servo motor splined output shaft. The pan auxiliary gear has an axis of rotation that is approximately parallel to the splined output shaft axis of rotation. In an embodiment, a tilt system is functionally engaged to the pan auxiliary gear such that rotation of the pan auxiliary gear is translated to the tilt system.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2009Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Robotzone, LLCInventor: Brian Pettey
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Patent number: 8366060Abstract: A supporting arm assembly has an upper arm, a lower arm, a display-connecting device and a holding device. The lower arm is pivotally connected to the upper arm. The display-connecting device is mounted on the upper arm and has a pivotal pin, a connecting base, a display mount, an engaging panel and a display holding panel. The pivotal pin is mounted rotatably on the upper arm. The connecting base is connected pivotally to the pivotal pin. The display mount is mounted securely on the connecting base. The engaging panel is mounted in the display mount. The display holding panel is mounted detachably in the display mount and detachably engages the engaging panel by an engagement between at least one engaging protrusion and at least one engaging recess. The holding base is mounted on the lower arm at an end opposite to the upper arm.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Modernsolid Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
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Patent number: 8356785Abstract: An extension arm apparatus is provided for mounting devices such as flat panel monitors above a workspace. The apparatus includes upper and lower channels connected to a pair of endcaps. One endcap may connect to the workspace and the other endcap may connect to an extension arm or to the device to be mounted. At least one of the channels includes a reinforcement structure providing additional support to the apparatus. The reinforcement structure is tapered. A forearm extension may also include a reinforcement structure. The endcaps may have interior spacers that provide clearance for the sidewalls of the channels, which may be fabricated without parting lines.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Howard M. Williams, Jr.
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Patent number: 8276863Abstract: A device support stand has a base fixed to a device on which the support stand is installed, a first support shaft upstanding from the base, a second support shaft extended on a line perpendicular to the first support shaft and joined to the first support shaft via a first movable section, a third support shaft placed at a portion a predetermined distance away from the first support shaft, a fourth support shaft extended on a line perpendicular to the third support shaft and joined to the third support shaft via a second movable section, a pair of first and second connection frames joined to the fourth support shaft via third and fourth movable sections, respectively, and a device fixation member for device installation, installed on one end of the third support shaft. The first and second connection frames are joined together by adjustment/joint means for adjusting the spacing between the first and second connection frames so as to limit rotation of the first to fourth movable sections.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Kasatani Corp.Inventors: Yutaka Niwai, Masayuki Ohmori
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Patent number: 8272608Abstract: The present invention concerns a keyboard support for movably supporting a keyboard with respect to a work surface of a workstation. The keyboard support includes a workstation engaging member adapted to be attached to an underside of the work surface, a keyboard engaging member for supporting a keyboard, and a linkage assembly mechanically coupling and providing relative movement between the workstation engaging member and the keyboard engaging member and thereby between the keyboard and the work surface. The keyboard support also includes a braking assembly adapted to allow relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in an unlocked position and to prevent relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in a locked position. The braking assembly comprises a roller assembly carried on a connector of the linkage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Workrite Ergonomics, Inc.Inventors: Derek Timm, Giancarlo A. Giustina, Matthew R. Vargas
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Publication number: 20120211448Abstract: A pan and tilt drive system for an electrically powered device includes a housing in which an elongated shaft is rotatably supported, which shaft is rotatably driven about a shaft axis by a pan motor. A receptacle is coupled to the shaft and disposed to pivot about a tilt axis which tilt axis is perpendicular to the shaft axis. A tilt subsystem is provided to facilitate tilt motion of the receptacle about the tilt axis. The tilt subsystem includes a tilt motor, a tilt coupling and a tilt rod. The tilt coupling is coupled between the tilt motor and the tilt rod, while the tilt rod is coupled between the tilt coupling and the receptacle. Actuation of the tilt motor effects linear translation of the tilt coupling in a direction parallel to the shaft axis, thereby causing the tilt rod to tilt the receptacle about the tilt axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventor: Philip A. Markey
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Patent number: 8245990Abstract: A display mounting assembly includes: a wall bracket; a display-mounting bracket; and a position-adjusting mechanism disposed between and interconnecting the wall bracket and the display-mounting bracket, and including first and second connecting units and a supporting unit that is connected to the wall bracket. The first and second connecting units are provided on the display-mounting bracket and the supporting unit, respectively. Each of the first and second connecting units includes upper and lower connectors. The upper and lower connectors of the second connecting unit cooperatively define a circumferentially extending track. The upper and lower connectors of the first connecting unit are mounted slidably on the upper and lower connectors the second connecting unit so as to be co-slidable along the circumferentially extending track.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Publication number: 20120168581Abstract: A holder is provided for holding an electronic device on a supporting surface. The holder includes a main body, an attaching member, and a connection arm. The main body includes a support member for supporting the electronic device and a restricting mechanism movably connected to the support member for stably keeping the electronic device in the support member. The attaching member is used for attaching the main body to the supporting surface. Two opposite ends of the connection arm are respectively rotatably coupled to the attaching member and the main body to allow the viewing angle of the electronic device being adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.Inventors: QUAN-CHANG CHENG, CONG-BING ZHOU
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Patent number: 8201791Abstract: A support stand includes a base, a supporting bracket, a first hinge assembly positioned between the base and the bracket, a second hinge assembly, and a third hinge assembly. The second hinge assembly and the third hinge assembly are positioned between the supporting bracket and a display body of the electronic device. The second hinge assembly includes a connecting bracket. The third hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft and a sleeve member. The sleeve member includes a leaf and a sleeve extending from an end of the leaf. The pivot shaft is firmly engaged in the sleeve of the sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 19, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Han-Zheng Zhang, Jin-Xin Wang
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Publication number: 20120132771Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable support apparatus comprising a support rod, a chassis, and a connecting seat. The two ends of the support rod are provided with the chassis and the connecting seat via a U-type connecting unit, and the hollow rod of the support rod is able to cover a linked device. This is achieved to maintain a fixed angle between the connecting seat and the chassis by using the linked device when users adjust the position of the connecting seat. Because of the assembly of the U-type connecting unit, interference from each unit can be avoided, and the adjustable range and angle of the support rod and the connecting seat can be increased, and furthermore to balance the force on both sides of the U-type connecting unit and improve the construction of the support apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Inventor: Charlie WANG
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Patent number: 8146879Abstract: An umbrella holder includes a hollow tube for placing an umbrella handle. A fixing mechanism assembled is on the hollow tube and has a rotary button with a threaded rod screwed with a fixing block in the tube for tightening or releasing the umbrella handle, with a stop plate positioning the threaded rod of the rotary button. A first angle-adjusting mechanism is positioned under the hollow tube and has an immovable geared disk and a movable geared disk mounted on a rotary base and has an eccentric actuating member to engage or disengage the immovable and the movable geared disks. The holder also has a second angle-adjusting mechanism assembled under the first angle-adjusting mechanism and having an immovable geared disk with a fixed shaft and a movable geared disk disposed on a base having an eccentric actuating member for engaging or disengaging the immovable and the movable geared disks of the second angle-adjusting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Unique Product & Design Co., Ltd.Inventor: Gordon Liao
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Patent number: 8141834Abstract: An apparatus (1) for manipulating a load includes a first support structure (60) for supporting the load and a second support structure (4) for supporting the load. The apparatus also includes a coupling (3) coupled between the first support structure (60) and the second support structure (4). The coupling (30) includes a compliant mechanism (340a) for providing a compliant range of motion to the load about a rotative axis where a center of gravity of the load is located away from the rotative axis. The rotative axis is a non-vertical axis.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2004Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: inTEST CorporationInventor: Christian Mueller
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Patent number: RE43921Abstract: A modular display system for display devices, especially flat screen monitors which is a hub and spoke design whereby multiple monitors are mounted at the same hub height. The display system has means for locking the height of each display device using a cam and brake concept adjusted using a jackscrew. For quick change-out of display devices, a bayonet mount is used to attach the display device to the spokes.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: January 15, 2013Assignee: Trade Management Group LimitedInventor: Ole F. Smed
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Patent number: RE44727Abstract: A display monitor support system comprising a vertical post (3) on which an arm (2) is pivotally mounted. The vertical position of the arm (2) relative to the post (3) can be adjusted by fitting an O-ring into one of several annular recesses (12) provided along the length of the post (3), the arm resting on the O-ring and being supported thereby. The arm (2) is preferably in two sections (2A,2B) pivotally connected by pin (6). A universal joint (5) is provided at the end of the arm (2) to which a quick-release mechanism (4) is attached, said mechanism including a mounting plate (98) connected to the monitor (1).Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2007Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: Colebrook Bosson & Saunders (Products) LimitedInventor: Peter Thomas Bosson