Having Sliding Joints Patents (Class 248/279.1)
  • Patent number: 7861447
    Abstract: Provided is a lamp supporting device mounted in an illuminating advertising signboard, particularly which is formed as an assembly type that makes carrying and storage thereof convenient thereby being generally used without limitation in various sizes (length) of lamps with simple replacement of a center frame, and can arrange lamps in a way being overlapped thereby avoiding blackening and in a plurality of lines while freely adjusting the width between the lamps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Inventor: Jae-Kil Park
  • Patent number: 7673837
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display main body that displays an image. The display apparatus includes a base plate mounted to an installation surface, a main body bracket that supports the display main body, and a hinge bracket that couples the main body bracket to the base plate so that a side of the main body bracket rotates between a flat position near the installation surface and a rotated position distant from the installation surface. The display apparatus enhances accessibility to a rear side of the display apparatus while it is mounted on the installation surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jae-hoo Park
  • Patent number: 7670281
    Abstract: An instrument support apparatus is disclosed. In some embodiments, the instrument support apparatus may be for supporting an instrument having a shaft extending along a shaft axis relative to a patient positioned adjacent to an external frame. In some embodiments, the instrument support apparatus may include a base fixedly mountable onto the external frame, a pivot assembly mounted for pivoting relative to the base, an arm assembly extending along a longitudinal axis, and a support assembly configured to support the instrument on the arm assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventor: Richard F. Kronner
  • Publication number: 20090266959
    Abstract: A positioning mechanism for a man-made ear includes a shaft, a driving device, a rotational arm, a first sliding member, and a second sliding member. The driving device is slidably secured to the shaft by a first fastener. The driving device also has a rotational wheel. The rotational arm has an end secured to the rotational wheel. The first sliding member has a first elongated sliding groove adjustably secured to the rotational arm by a second fastener inserted through the sliding groove. The second sliding member has one or more second elongated sliding grooves perpendicular to the first elongated sliding groove. The second sliding member is adjustably secured to the first sliding member by one or more third fasteners inserted through the second elongated sliding grooves. The second sliding member is configured for securing a man-made ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHAO-CHIEN LEE, PO-YU LIN, CHIU-YI WU
  • Patent number: 7546994
    Abstract: The present invention pertains to extension arm apparatuses that are adapted to support user devices throughout a range of positions. A given apparatus may include one or more arms that position the user device remotely from a support position. An extension and retraction device such as a gas cylinder is received within each arm, and provides a force to support the user device as the arm is placed into a given position. A variable force clevis is connected to the extension/retraction device within the arm. The variable force clevis is connected to a pair of locations in the arm as well. As the arm moves, for instance up or down, the variable force clevis rotates within the arm and dynamically adjusts the force provided by the extension/retraction device. Removable and/or pivotable covers are provided for managing cables of the user device attached to the extension arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Altonji, Steve Bowman, David VanDuzer, Bradley A. Derry, Howard M. Williams, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20090078841
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090072107
    Abstract: A device in the form of an elongated articulating arm having a base for mounting it on or at the MRI apparatus. The free end of the arm is arranged to releasably mount any type of device, e.g., a clamp, a bracket, a biopsy needle guide, etc. The arm includes a plurality of interconnected segments each of which is arranged to pivot about a respective axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the arm, but restricted from twisting about the longitudinal axis. A flexible elongated adjustable tensioning member in the form of plural sections of a cord extend through respective ones of plural flexible sheaths within the arm between the base and the distal end portion to enable the arm to be moved or bent into a desired shape when tension is released and then held in that shape when tension is applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Applicant: CIVCO MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS CO., INC.
    Inventors: Roger F. Wilson, Willet F. Whitmore, III, Bruce Ribble
  • Patent number: 7500646
    Abstract: A mount for a light tool having a bore is for use at an associated tool station. The ball joint has a ball for engaging a socket joint. The ball joint has a stub extending therefrom and a wedge-lock element having a collar for engaging the stub. A carriage is mounted to the collar. A pair of finger elements are mounted to the carriage for pivotal movement relative to the carriage, toward and away from each other. The wedge lock element includes a wedge movable along the axis between the fingers to urge the fingers outward as the wedge moves toward the carriage. The wedge lock element is positioned with at least a portion of the carriage and the fingers in the tool bore and the wedge is drawn in to secure the ball joint portion in the tool bore. A clamp element is operably connected to the ball joint portion to indirectly secure the ball joint to a fixture. The clamp element includes a front plate, a bracket and a brake element disposed and movable between the front plate and the brake element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Lawrence J. Chapman
  • Publication number: 20090061761
    Abstract: The present invention provides a satellite receiver comprising a base, a rotation stand, an adjusting mechanism, and a positioning device. The base has an axis aperture and a first slot. The rotation stand is rotatably attached to the base through the axis aperture. The adjusting mechanism has a connection end and an adjusting end. The connection end is coupled with the rotation stand and is movable together with the upper stand to generate displacement relative to the base. The positioning device is coupled with the adjusting end and passes through the first slot. When the upper stand rotates relatively to the base, the adjusting mechanism drives the positioning device to move along the first slot. The first slot limits the angular rotation of the rotation stand and the positioning device and selectively constrains the relative displacement between the connecting unit and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: Lan-Chun Yang, Hung-Yuan Lin
  • Patent number: 7487943
    Abstract: A dual arm articulating mounting system including a vertical adjustment feature. The vertical adjustment feature comprises a bracket that is secured to a rotation box and supports a bolt. The bolt goes through a support plate, with the support plate including at least two holes with bushings inserted therein. The bushings act as guides along smaller-diameter inside tubes while positioning the mount in the vertical position. A nut is threaded onto the bolt on the top side of the plate. As the nut is turned, the rotation box and the television or display device is raised or lowered under its own weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John Gillespie
  • Patent number: 7481013
    Abstract: A billboard sign includes abutting rectangular tubular sections forming a frame using a rectangular tube extending across abutting ends within the tubular sections. The rectangular tube is biased against adjacent inside wall surfaces of the tubular sections for securing and aligning the tubular sections to each other. Risers extend between opposing horizontal frame sections and define a flat riser plane. Stringers are attached to support posts and define a vertically oriented plane. With risers defining the flat riser plane, the stringers horizontally attached to support posts and aligned for defining a vertically oriented plane, the flat riser plane can be aligned with the vertically oriented plane for securing the frame to the support posts in a flat plane of the frame vertically oriented as desired, regardless of the orientation of the support posts. A flexible substrate may be extended across a periphery of the frame with a message carrying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventor: John L. Black
  • Patent number: 7464909
    Abstract: A supporting shelf includes a bearing seat, a first supporting arm, a second supporting arm, a third supporting arm and a setting seat. The bearing seat is pivotally connected with an end of the first supporting arm allowing the supporting shelf to swing left or right. An end of the second supporting arm is connected with another end of the first supporting arm through a pin-connected mechanism. An end of the third supporting arm is connected with another end of the second supporting arm. The setting seat is pivotally connected with a joint. The joint is pivotally connected with another end of the third supporting arm. The setting seat is for fixing a LCD moving up, down, left or right through the joint, whereby the length of the supporting shelf is increased, and the action area of the LCD is extended and is improved agility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Chin-Chu Li
  • Patent number: 7445583
    Abstract: A mechanism mounted on a stationary exercise bicycle including a frame, a rear seat, a front drive mechanism having a pedal at either side, and a numeric display is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mechanism includes a mounting assembly fixedly mounted at one side of the frame and including upper and lower mounting lugs; and an arm including an upper section secured to the display and a lower section having a distal end releasably secured to the upper section and a proximal end pivotably fastened between the mounting lugs. The display is adapted to dispose in a first position in front of the seat, in a second position at one side of the frame or in a position between the first position and the second position by pivoting about the mounting assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Inventor: James Chen
  • Patent number: 7427078
    Abstract: A wheelchair swing away system for providing a wheelchair operator multiple joystick control locations. The wheelchair swing away system includes a first mounting rod attached to a wheel chair by a mounting bracket, a second mounting rod rotatably connected to the first mounting rod through a first pivot pin and a control mount rotatably connected to the second mounting rod through a second pivot pin. The mounting bracket attaches to existing structure of the wheelchair and allows the first mounting rod to slide and rotate within the mounting bracket. The second mounting rod is comprised of a second rod that is rotatably connected to a first rod, with the rods fixed together by a fastener when a desired orientation is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Inventors: Donald L. Humble, Richard F. Long
  • Patent number: 7428131
    Abstract: A protective shield that may be secured to an electrical racking rod of the type used for performing electrical work on various types of energized electrical equipment. The protective shield includes a transparent plate formed of an impact resistant, fire retardant material; a clamping mechanism secured to the plate and at least one adaptor for securing the racking rod to the plate. The adaptor is engaged by the clamping mechanism to secure the racking rod to the plate. The protective shield provides physical protection to workers when removing or resetting electrical circuit breakers by acting as a barrier between the worker and the equipment while providing complete visibility to the task being performed. A plurality of adaptors may be provided to enable the plate to be utilized with any one of a plurality of different diameter racking rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2008
    Assignee: Gary Guard, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Stillwagon, Elihu Hoagland, IV
  • Patent number: 7389965
    Abstract: The present invention provides an extension arm apparatus with angled clevis operation to provide enhanced mechanical leverage. The clevis adjusts along a path angled relative to an axis of the device, which significantly boosts performance and can reduce the size of the apparatus. Upper and lower channels of the device taper from a first width to a second width, providing a sleek and functional apparatus that can be used with heavy monitors, displays or other user equipment. When a forearm extension attached to an endcap of the apparatus, an interlocking washer and shaft configuration prevents the forearm extension-endcap connection from loosening during operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr., Bradley A. Derry
  • Publication number: 20080121772
    Abstract: An anchor structure for electronic devices includes a plurality of bars that are pivotally coupled through a hinged means. At least one of the bars has a housing space formed in a portion of the interior to allow the bars to be swivelable relative to one another. The anchor structure further has a fastening means which has a handle with a bottom end located in the housing space and hinged on a corresponding bar. The hinged portion on the bottom end of the handle runs through the bar and is fastened to a cam. The housing space also holds a slidable brake element corresponding to the cam and a spring to keep the brake element in contact tightly with the cam so that turning of the cam can selectively move the brake element to a position to escape the axle or to another position to form a tight contact with an axle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Inventors: Kun-Yen Lu, Rai-Lin Wang
  • Patent number: 7331550
    Abstract: A system for mounting a display device from the underside of a body having a planar surface, comprises a mounting bracket coupled to the planar surface of the underside of a body and a tilt block rotatably coupled to the mounting bracket. The tilt block is rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the planar surface. A mounting arm is rotatably coupled the tilt block, and rotates about an axis substantially parallel to the planar surface. An adapter is movably and operatively connected to the mounting arm. The adapter is configured to accept a display device for mounting thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: John Gillespie, Derrik Quang Lam
  • Patent number: 7331551
    Abstract: An apparatus for a plurality of electronic devices is adapted for positioning the electronic devices in a plurality of orientations. A swivel arm is pivotably coupled to a support arm for rotation through a plurality of orientations. The electronic devices are coupled to the swivel arm by an assembly which accommodates manipulation of the electronic device along the swivel arm, as well as rotation and tilting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7213792
    Abstract: A monitor having a monitor body to form a picture thereon and a base member to support the monitor body includes a tilting unit provided between the monitor body and the base member to tiltably support the monitor body with respect to the base member, a pivoting unit provided between the monitor body and the tilting unit to pivotably support the monitor body with respect to the base member, and a slide supporting part provided between the pivoting unit and the tilting unit to slidably support the pivoting unit with respect to the tilting unit when the monitor body is pivoted with respect to the base member. Thus, the monitor can prevent a collision between the monitor body and the base member when the monitor body is pivoted with respect to the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hyun-yong Choi
  • Patent number: 7188813
    Abstract: An adjustable support assembly for a data entry/interface device provides selective adjustment of the height of a data entry/interface mount with respect to a work surface mount. The adjustable support assembly also may provide for selective adjustment of the angular orientation or tilt of the data entry/interface mount. A selective height adjustment device is provided with a releasable brake assembly to permit control of the height of the data entry/interface mount, while selective angular orientation of the data entry/interface mount may be achieved by use of a clamping assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Kevin J. Kollar
  • Patent number: 7178774
    Abstract: A mount apparatus for an image displaying device is provided. The apparatus includes: a set engaging unit engaged to a rear surface of the image displaying device; a fixing unit fixed to a fixed surface; an upper connecting unit engaged with an upper portion of the set engaging unit to vertically rotate with respect to the upper portion of the set engaging unit, and slidably engaged to the fixing unit, thereby vertically rotating with respect to the upper portion of the set engaging unit depending on an up and down control of the image displaying device while varying an interval between the upper portion of the set engaging unit and the fixing unit; and a lower connecting unit for connecting a lower portion of the set engaging unit with the fixing unit and engaged with the lower portion of the set engaging unit to vertically rotate with respect to the lower portion of the set engaging unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Tae Hyung Kim
  • Patent number: 7175146
    Abstract: A wall mount for a display apparatus includes a base plate mounted on a wall; a mounting bracket combined to the base plate, and having an angle control part providing a plurality of tilting angles for the display apparatus; a tilting bracket rotatably combined to a lower part of the mounting bracket, and on which the display apparatus is mounted; a connection link connecting the mounting bracket and the tilting bracket; and a plunger unit combined to the connection link and elastically combined to the angle control part, and selectively adjusting a tilting angle of the tilting bracket with respect to the mounting bracket by sliding up and down through the angle control part. The wall mount for a display apparatus is capable of supporting the display apparatus stably and adjusting a tilting angle thereof promptly and readily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Gwang-soo Kim
  • Patent number: 7168668
    Abstract: A damage resistant mount for an object is provided which includes a mounting plate, a first post having a first end and a second end, the first end rigidly attached and extending from the mounting plate, and a two-way, swinging, spring-loaded, self closing hinge disposed on the post. The hinge has an outside hinge leaf and an inside hinge leaf and the post is rigidly attached to the inside hinge leaf. A second post having a first and a second end is included where the first end is rigidly attached to and extends from the outside hinge leaf. An object mounting device is disposed on the second end of the second post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Kenneth J. P. Coyle
  • Patent number: 7127776
    Abstract: A dual display type portable computer can include a first unit having a first display module and a second unit rotatably coupled to the first unit having a second display module. At least one hinge unit can couple the first unit and the second unit with each other. The hinge unit can be coupled to corresponding positions of the first unit and the second unit to enable the first display module and the second display module to overlap each other or to be unfolded until they are placed in an equal plane. Preferably, at least one of the first display module and the second display module has a touch screen function. Preferably, the touch screen function can selectively change a language of a keyboard image. The first display module and the second display module can display different images or divided portions of one integrated image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jun-Hyung Park
  • Patent number: 7048242
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7014154
    Abstract: An LCD monitor stand includes a base part, a stand part to stand on the base part and having a cable accommodating part to accommodate cables therein, a hinge shaft positioned across a standing direction of the stand part, a first rotation member to rotate up and down on the hinge shaft, and a second rotation member rotatably coupled to the first rotation member, to rotate the LCD monitor in a planar direction. With this configuration, it is possible to apply tilting and pivoting structures to the internal cable type LCD monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LTD
    Inventors: Jun-soo Jeong, Hi-taek Lee
  • Patent number: 7007907
    Abstract: The present teachings describe an adjustable keyboard stand comprising a keyboard platform, which receives a keyboard instrument, and a mounting assembly which mounts to a piece of furniture, such as a computer table or desk. The mounting assembly includes a mounting component having two sidewalls and a rear wall joined together so as to define a recess that extends in a first direction. The adjustable keyboard stand may further comprise a support member having a first and a second end, wherein the first end of the support member is attached to the keyboard platform, and wherein the second end of the support member is positioned within the recess in the mounting component so as to be slidably and pivotally movable therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Inventor: Chul Huh
  • Patent number: 6996875
    Abstract: A securing device for a window includes a fixed support, a slide rod pivoted to the window and displaceably passed through a transverse hole of the fixed support, and a knob screwed into an axial screw hole of the fixed support for securing the slide rod after the window is moved to an intended position; a pair of curved pads is used for protecting the slide rod from scratching of the fixed support; each pad has a curved main body with convex and concave sides, an engaging protrusion on the convex side, and several ribs formed around and connected to the engaging protrusion; the pads are respectively positioned in the axial hole, and the fitting cavity with the concave sides facing each other, and with the ribs being pressed against inner sides of the fixed support for preventing the pads from falling off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Door & Window Hardware Co.
    Inventor: Fanny Chiang
  • Patent number: 6992882
    Abstract: An auto-locking support structure lockable between the received position and the extended position by means of linking among a cover plate, a link, a slide and a pivot shaft, and biasing and prestressing from a spiral spring to the pivot shaft. The user needs not to move the linking parts of the support structure directly with the hand when opening or closing the support structure, preventing loss of supporting function due to friction damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Tatung Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Wen-Chieh Wang
  • Patent number: 6966533
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device is described which includes first and second brackets slidably joined together with one another and moveable to expand away from, and contract toward, one another along an operating path. The apparatus further includes first and second braces provided on the first and second brackets, respectively, and spaced apart from one another along the operating path and a biasing element biasing the first and second brackets toward one another. The first and second braces are configured to grasp an electronic device therebetween. The apparatus is part of a retaining unit also described which includes the mounting apparatus, a pivoting member, a swiveling member, and a base unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Garmin Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert M. Kalis, Brian G. Schoenfish, Stephen P. Robbins
  • Patent number: 6921056
    Abstract: A mechanical assembly includes an arm and an extension link that rotate about a pivot point, a yoke, and a force generating device. The yoke includes a first slot in which a pin of the link resides. The yoke translates in a plane responsive to rotation of the counterbalance extension link pin about the pivot point. The force generating device is connected between the counterbalance extension link pin and a fixed point on the yoke to exert a force on the counterbalance extension link pin. The orientation and magnitude of the force produced by the force generating device remains constant as the yoke translates. The force generating device and extension link produce a torque that is equal and opposing to the torque produced by the force of gravity acting on the arm so that the arm is in static equilibrium. The static equilibrium condition is independent of the rotational position of the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph Anthony Holung
  • Publication number: 20040262477
    Abstract: An adjustable keyboard support mechanism includes a mounting bracket for attachment to a support surface, a platform for supporting a keyboard thereon, a support arm operably connected to the mounting bracket and the platform, and a locking mechanism for restricting height adjustment of the platform with respect to the support surface. The locking mechanism includes a center arm pivotable with respect to the platform and slidable with respect to the mounting bracket, a plurality of frictional members sandwiching and frictionally engaging the center arm, thereby restricting the sliding movement of the center arm with respect to the mounting bracket, and a wedge assembly actuable by pivoting movement of the platform and engageable with the frictional members to both restrict and allow height adjustment of the platform relative to the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Russell Whitaker, Scott A. Williamson, Peter M. Barber, James L. LeClair, Philip Roodvoets
  • Publication number: 20040251389
    Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Patent number: 6783105
    Abstract: An adjustable display arm includes a telescoping assembly for positioning an electronic component in a plurality of vertical positions. The adjustable display arm is maintained in a plurality of vertical positions in the absence of upward or downward forces applied thereto by a counterbalancing assembly. Further, the adjustable display arm can be releasably locked in any one of a plurality of vertical positions using a locking assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6708940
    Abstract: A mounting unit (11) for a attaching a working unit such as a video projector to a mounting surface which can be horizontal or vertical or at some angle intermediate the horizontal and the vertical comprising: an anchorage (12) whereby the unit can be attached to the mounting surface; a beam (13); a carrier (18) comprising in combination a holding plate (19) and a mounting plate; the carrier being adapted to provide for the attachment of a working unit to the mounting plate; a first pivot (20a) whereby a first end of the beam is pivotably attached to the anchorage to enable the beam to pivot about a first axis (a1); a second pivot whereby the other end of the beam to the first end is pivotably attached to the holding plate to enable the holding plate to pivot about a second axis (a2) parallel to the first axis; a third pivot (24) whereby the holding plate can pivot about a third axis perpendicular to the second axis; a fourth pivot (23) whereby the holding plate can pivot about a fourth axis (a4) perpendicula
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2004
    Inventor: Peter Ligertwood
  • Patent number: 6663055
    Abstract: The illustrative armboard assembly includes a lockable first joint coupling an armboard to a support arm, a lockable second joint coupling the support arm to a mounting post and a lockable third joint coupling the mounting post to a mounting rail. The first joint is configured to permit movement of the armboard along the support arm and configured to permit movement of the armboard relative to the support arm about a first plurality of axes. The second joint is configured to permit movement of the support arm relative to the mounting post about a second plurality of axes. The third joint is configured to position the mounting post in a selected vertical position relative to the mounting rail and in a selected longitudinal position along the mounting rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: The OR Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boucher, Matthew Cavanaugh, Kip P. VanSteenburg, George T. Wong
  • Patent number: 6655646
    Abstract: A keyboard support apparatus comprises a storage compartment adapted to be mounted to the undersurface of an overhead cabinet, a low ceiling, and the like. The keyboard support apparatus further comprises at least one extendable support arm pivotally coupled at one end to the storage compartment, and a keyboard platform pivotally coupled at opposite sides to the other end of the support arms. Each support arm is adapted to extend downwardly from the storage compartment to position the keyboard platform below the storage compartment in an operational configuration. Each support arm is also adapted to contract upwardly to position the keyboard platform inside the storage compartment in a storage configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Gateway, Inc.
    Inventor: Bobbi J. Johnson
  • Patent number: 6626408
    Abstract: An adjustable limb support includes a hinged vertical support trough that is movable about a central pivot post and is attached to a pair of hinged support arms, the hinged support arms being horizontally adjustable at one end to allow for vertical height adjustment at the other end. The limb support is configured to be adjustable yet fixable in an infinite number of positions. The limb support is also intended to be radio transparent for use in CT, x-ray and PET applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: John E. Lorbiecki, Lawrence E. Murphy
  • Patent number: 6604723
    Abstract: A keyboard and monitor mount assembly includes an extruded body, a slide support, a support arm and a mounting member. The extruded body is adapted to mount to a solder paste inspection machine and includes at least one channel. The slide support is slidable within the channel. The support arm is pivotally attached to the slide support. The mounting member is coupled to an end of the support arm and is adapted to support either a keyboard or a monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: CyberOptics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven A. Rose, John T. McElreath
  • Patent number: 6601810
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Gang Hoon Lee
  • Publication number: 20030116687
    Abstract: An adjustable display arm includes a telescoping assembly for positioning an electronic component in a plurality of vertical positions. The adjustable display arm is maintained in a plurality of vertical positions in the absence of upward or downward forces applied thereto by a counterbalancing assembly. Further, the adjustable display arm can be releasably locked in any one of a plurality of vertical positions using a locking assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen
  • Publication number: 20030010370
    Abstract: A sun screening tool that has an elongated directional mounting assembly with one end mounted to a stationary upright structure via a T-handled screw. The elongated directional mounting assembly pivots in the horizontal plane relative to the stationary upright structure. The elongated directional mounting assembly's other end has rotatably mounted in the vertical plane one end of a first substantially rectangular elongated member. The first substantially rectangular elongated member's other end has a substantially rectangular visor perpendicularly connected thereto. The elongated directional mounting assembly, in concert with the first substantially rectangular elongated member, enables positional adjustment of the visor in the horizontal and vertical planes relative to the stationary upright structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Stephen L. Harrison
  • Patent number: 6488248
    Abstract: A keyboard support mechanism is disclosed as including an improved arrangement for supporting a trolley of such mechanism for movement relative to a guide track by which the mechanism is mounted on a work station. The trolley is fitted with two pairs of rollers arranged to roll lengthwise of the guide track within a pair of edge mounted mounting channels thereof and a follower; and the guide track is fitted with guide member having a guide channel adapted to slidably receive the follower while preventing movement of the trolley transversely of the guide channel. The guide channel extends rearwardly of a front end of the guide track, whereby to cooperate with the follower to stabilize an auxiliary surface on which a keyboard is supported against undesired transverse or sidewise movement when in its extended use position, while permitting loose fitting of the trolley within the guide track during a substantial portion of its movement of the auxiliary surface to an from its rearward storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: Weber Knapp Company
    Inventors: Richard L. Watt, Matthew J. Ransil
  • Publication number: 20020158179
    Abstract: An improved brake and tilt adjustment control mechanism for a keyboard suppport platform includes a telescoping shaft connect between the keyboard platform and a housing supported on linkage arms that support the platform and connected the platform to a desk or support surface. The shaft is engaged by an encircling coil spring retained in the housing to lock the mechanism. Flexing the spring releases the locking mechanism and permits adjustment of the tilt or attitude of the keyboard platform relative to the linkage arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2000
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Peter M. Barber
  • Publication number: 20020125390
    Abstract: A keyboard and monitor mount assembly includes an extruded body, a slide support, a support arm and a mounting member. The extruded body is adapted to mount to a solder paste inspection machine and includes at least one channel. The slide support is slidable within the channel. The support arm is pivotally attached to the slide support. The mounting member is coupled to an end of the support arm and is adapted to support either a keyboard or a monitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Steven A. Rose, John T. McElreath
  • Patent number: 6402109
    Abstract: A self-balancing mounting system for a flat panel display including a first bracket having a first pivot point and a second bracket having a first sliding pivot mechanism with a sliding range of motion located below the first pivot point relative to a vertical axis. The second bracket includes a range of motion between a generally vertical position and a tipped forward position. A minor arm having a first end is pivotally attached to the first pivot point on the first bracket and a second end is pivotally engaged with the first sliding pivot mechanism on the second bracket such that a first force causing the second bracket to tip forward biases the second end of the minor arm upward in the first sliding pivot mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Assignee: Chief Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jay Dittmer
  • Publication number: 20020020793
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for dry stick lubricators for railroad wheels is adapted for universal application and orientation to different configurations of rail cars and locomotives. A base plate fits on any of several configurations of journal boxes on the rail axle, and attached components allow swiveling adjustment, length adjustment and adjustment in several different axes for the dry stick lubricator itself, at a position spaced from the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Michael S. Chalmers
  • Patent number: 6254116
    Abstract: An accessory mount for a wheelchair which further comprises a stably mounted telescoping shaft, a gripping arm at the top of the telescoping shaft which is adapted to be easily handled by a wheelchair-bound person and facilitate the angular disposition of a variety of accessory mounts, such as umbrellas, cameras, book stands, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas S. Szumlic, Janiece L. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 6220556
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sohrt, Carrie Sohrt-McCormick