Abstract: An adjustable support for an LCD monitor has a base plate. An inverted U-shape base seat is mounted on the base plate and has a first aperture defined through an upper wall thereof and a first stop formed on the upper wall. A vertical axle is pivotally mounted on the base seat. The axle has a threaded part extending through the first aperture and a spacing collar on the first aperture, and is engaged with a first nut beneath the upper wall of the base seat. The spacing collar has a notch defined at an outer periphery thereof and the first stop is located within the notch. Two ears are oppositely formed at an upper seat on a top end of the axle, wherein each of the ears has a cutout defined at a front end thereof. A monitor bracket has two fingers respectively pivotally mounted on the ears and each with a second stop formed thereon and limited by the cutout when the bracket is turned relative to the ears.

Abstract: A tablet arm apparatus providing a re-positionable and stowable tablet work surface which is easily mounted on a chair or integrated into a chair design is described in which movement in each axis is independent and is accomplished by an articulating arm assembly or a single inexpensive two-axis hub.

Abstract: An adjustable device support and anchor arrangement includes an anchor mounting, and an adjustable device support mounted on the anchor to support a device, wherein the adjustable device support includes a supporting base horizontally turned about the anchor and fixed at the desired angular position by a tightening up screw, a holder frame vertically adjustably pivoted to a supporting arm of the supporting base, a torsional spring mounted in a front opening of the supporting arm of the supporting base and stopped between the supporting arm and the holder frame to impart an upward pressure to the holder frame against the gravity of the holder frame and the load on the holder frame, and a device mount fixedly fastened to the holder frame to hold a device.

Abstract: The invention refers to a novel ceiling mount having two vertical supports which effect decoupling of the vibration behavior of a microscope mount and an auxiliary mount, the auxiliary mount receiving an equipment box which contains a computer, a control system, and/or an energy source. The invention further concerns a novel interface for mounts having a damping element, and an adjusting apparatus for correcting the position of an action circle plane of a microscope.

Abstract: A television stand has a base, a pivotal hinge extension formed on one end of the base and having a cavity defined therein, an extension formed in the base and laterally extending into the cavity, a pivot plate rotatably mounted on the extension with a vertical axis of rotation and a frame pivotally connected to the pivot plate with a lateral axis of rotation. Consequently, the frame can be folded into the base when the television mounted in the frame is not in use. In addition, the frame can be longitudinally rotated relative to the base to adjust the operation angle. The facility and versatility of using the television stand can be improved.

Abstract: A portable support for cameras, spotting scopes, and other devices is shown secured to a collateral support object (tree). A rope or strap encircles a collateral support member and the collateral support object (FIG. 1) one or more times, and is then tightly placed in rope gripping clamps. An adjustable arm extends from the collateral support and includes an optical device mounting head, which in turn receives an optical device. Adjustable support is thereby provided for the optical device. The collateral support member interconnects with adjustable legs imparting the capability to configure the apparatus in a free standing mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for positioning the screen of a monitor that can not only function as a monitor supporter but also position the screen in vertical and horizontal directions to conform to the viewing angle of the screen. The apparatus for positioning screen of a monitor according to the invention comprises a swiveling unit including a lower bracket provided on an upper end portion of a monitor supporting column for adjusting a turning angle of the screen, and a swiveling shaft axially coupled with the lower bracket for turning around, and a tilting unit including a pair of tilting angle adjusting plates fixed on an upper end portion of the swiveling shaft for tilting the screen, a tilting shaft inserted between the tilting angle adjusting plates for moving the screen in a vertical direction, and upper brackets locked with a rear surface of the monitor for housing both ends of the tilting shaft and movable in a vertical direction centering around the tilting shaft.

Abstract: A body mounted camera support system for isolating the camera from body motion includes two arms linked together. Each of the arms is a four bar linkage with two tension cartridges each extending between two adjacent ones of the links. Two of the links are extended to form the body of the arm. These links are tubular in cross section and receive the tension cartridge. A single pin, in association with a yoke at one open end of the tubular link, locks the cartridge in place. Each tension cartridge includes a draw bar and a canister with a compression spring operatively positioned therebetween. The spring is adjusted to include shims which bias the bowing of the spring under initial compression load. A PTFE coating on the canister and on the coil spring further reduces friction.

Abstract: Decorative structure for car exhaust pipe, including a freely swingable panel block for a user to mount a decorative article on a surface thereof as desired, an adjusting unit which is freely adjustable in length in accordance with the length of the exhaust pipe and a fastening ring which is adjustable in inner diameter in accordance with the diameter of the exhaust pipe. The decorative structure can be installed on various types of car exhaust pipes with different specifications and diameters to achieve a decorative and beautifying effect.

Abstract: An articulating arm for moving a first member with respect to a second member while maintaining the first member in the desired orientation with respect to the second member has first and second connectors and first and second arm members. The first arm member is tubular in shape with rectangular cross section, and the second arm member moves within the central opening of the first arm member. The ends of the first arm member are pivotally connected by pins to the first and second connectors and the ends of the second arm member are similarly connected by pins to the first and second connectors with the pins defining a parallelogram for maintaining the orientation of the second member with respect to the first. The first arm member has arcuate slots at the ends thereof to accommodate the pins which extend through the first and second connector members and the second arm member such that the second arm member can move with respect to the first arm member.

Abstract: A support assembly including first and second mounting brackets each having a mounting surface for attachment to a bottom surface of a desktop, first and second support arms pivotally attached to the first and second mounting brackets respectively to define first and second pivot axes, and a computer keyboard platform having a top support surface and a bottom surface. The first and second support arms rotate in a single plane about the first and second pivot axes respectively. The first and second support arms are pivotally attached to the bottom surface of the platform to define third and fourth pivot axes respectively. The support arms are rotatable relative to the platform in the single plane about the third and fourth pivot axes respectively.

Abstract: A hair dryer holder for adjustably holding a hair dryer, comprising a base for attaching the hair dryer holder to a surface; an extension member including a bottom portion fixed to the base and an arm member extending from the base; and a cup member coupled to the arm member. The holder also includes a ball member disposed between the cup member and a plate member for rotation therein, the ball member is configured for coupling to a nozzle of a hair dryer such that the nozzle can be positioned by the ball member.

Abstract: Two-axis positioning apparatus utilizes a yoke including a hub mounted on a base for rotation about a first axis, an integral bight member extending radially away from the hub in opposite directions and a pair of upstanding legs distant from the hub extending away from the bight member at spaced apart locations. A load, such as an antenna, extends between and is mounted on the upstanding legs of the yoke member for rotation about a second axis distant from the bight member. A first drive system rotatably positions the yoke about the first axis and a second drive system intermediate the yoke and the load includes a first drive component rotatable about the first axis for rotatably positioning the load about the second axis as a function of the difference in angular movement of the support member about the first axis and the angular movement of the first drive component about the first axis.

Abstract: A mounting assembly allows a wireless interface device to be connected to a fixed object, such as house or building's exterior wall. The mounting assembly includes three interconnected brackets. The three brackets allow the wireless interface device to be selectively positioned horizontally and vertically relative to the exterior wall. By adjustment of the bracket, the wireless interface device can be accurately aimed toward a master transmitter/receiver. Once the wireless interface device is properly sighted or aimed, the wireless interface device can communicate with the master transmitter/receiver to establish internet access, telephone service, and/or television service to the house or building.

Abstract: A fastening device for securing an electronic means thereon comprising a base secured to an object in one side, a pivotable member pivotably secured to the other side of base, a connecting member pivotably secured to one side of pivotable member, the pivot direction of connecting member is perpendicular to that of pivotable member, a turning member pivotably secured to connecting member in the side opposing to pivotable member, the pivot direction of the turning member is the same as that of the connecting member, and a support member pivotably secured to turning member in one side and releasably secured to electronic means in the other side, the pivot direction of support member is perpendicular to that of the turning member. Pivotable member, connecting member, turning member, and support member are pivotable to adjust support member to a desired direction and angle. With this, support member with electronic means mounted thereon is in a convenient position for access.

Abstract: A mounting system having a first arm and a second arm adjustably held together. An upper portion of the first arm is pivotably mounted in a first clamp that is pivotably held in a second clamp. The first and second arm are rotatably secured to a pair of mounting plates, and include a top tray pivotably and rotatably mounted at the top end of the first arm, so that a switch, or the like, supported on the top tray, may be moved to any desired position.

Abstract: An adjustable articulated positioning device is disclosed which utilizes at least two air-controlled clutch hinges that may be simultaneously unlocked to allow rotation of the articulating members about each hinge.

Abstract: A keyboard support adjusting device includes a rotary frame, two frame plates, a connecting seat, and two brackets. A shaft connects the frame plates to the rotary frame. The connecting seat is pivotally connected at one end to the rotary frame. The other end of the connecting seat has a projecting extension seat with a through seat hole in a transverse direction and a curved groove. A tightening device passes through the frame plates, the brackets and the curved groove. The brackets are disposed on both sides of the extension seat, each of which includes a vertical portion provided with a through hole and a curved opening, and a horizontal portion defining a bracket face that may be connected to a keyboard support.

Abstract: The stabilizer assembly is used to position a stepper assembly for an ultrasound probe. The stabilizer includes two spaced apart swivel assemblies, each swivel assembly including clamps at one end thereof locking the stabilizer to a table. Each swivel assembly includes several swivel arms which are connected at three spaced swivel points. One swivel arm is connected to a central assembly consisting of a central housing with two spaced apart ball joints connecting, respectively, to the two swivel assemblies. A linkage arrangement maintains the ball joints in a locked position by virtue of a spring biased push rod. To unlock the ball joints, the spring is compressed by actuation of a trigger, releasing pressure on the linkage assembly which permits the ball joints to move freely.

Abstract: A stowable support apparatus is disclosed and includes a base with a support arm pivotally coupled to the base. The support arm is pivotal between a stowed position and a display position, and it has a display unit coupled thereto distal the base. The apparatus further includes a lock mechanism that is configured to retain selectively the support arm in the stowed or the display position, and the lock mechanism is housed substantially, or completely, within the support arm. In some embodiments of the invention, the apparatus includes a sensor for detecting and indicating when the support arm is in its stowed position. In other embodiments, the apparatus further includes a mounting bracket mounted on the support arm distal the base. The display unit is mounted on the mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket enables pivotal and rotational movement of the display unit with respect to the support arm.

Abstract: An electrically-driven wheelchair is provided with a frame, drive wheels, an operator control panel and a support lever. The operator control panel controls action of the drive wheels. The lower side of the operator control panel is supported to the upper side of the support lever. The support lever is connected to the frame, and supports the operator control panel. The lower side of the support lever is connected to the frame so that the support lever can be rotated in the longitudinal direction and the lateral direction and can be adjustable. The upper side of the support lever is connected to the operator control panel so that the operator control panel can be rocked forward and rearward and leftward and rightward and can be movable. In the support structure of the operator control panel of the invention, not only the arrangement position of the operator control panel at the front and rear sides and the left and right sides but also the height of the operator control panel can be adjusted.