Single Vertical Pivot And Sliding Joints Patents (Class 248/285.1)
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Patent number: 11499580Abstract: The invention relates to a method for installing a piece of home automation equipment, and to a system for adjustably attaching a piece of home automation equipment to a wall, comprising at least two supports (1), each one comprising a support shaft and a holding device, and at least two adjustable attaching elements. The adjustable attaching elements each comprise a supporting frame (2) and a mechanical connection element (3). The adjustable attaching elements also comprise a locking device.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: SOMFY ACTIVITES SAInventors: Frederic Negrello, Norbert Dupielet, Jean-Michel Perache, Bruno Cachaud, Pierre Guedon, Guillaume Ducretet-Pajot
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Patent number: 11460062Abstract: A lockable relative rotation device can comprise a first body including an outwardly extending inner flange having a first side, and a first interface feature associated with the first side of the inner flange. The lockable relative rotation device can also comprise a second body operable to rotate relative to the first body about an axis and to translate relative to the first body in first and second directions parallel to the axis. The second body can include an inwardly extending outer flange disposed proximate the first side of the inner flange, and a second interface feature associated with the outer flange. The first and second interface features can be operable to selectively engage and disengage one another upon relative translation of the first and second bodies in the first and second directions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: Western Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Kralik, Lyal Christensen
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Patent number: 10806249Abstract: A dual-column office table includes two oppositely disposed stationary upright columns with a connecting rod transversely connected therebetween, two guiding columns separately disposed in the two stationary upright columns, at least one steel ball sleeve fitted on either guiding column, two driving units separately disposed in the two guiding columns, and a table top to which a top portion of each guiding column is fixedly connected. A bottom end of each guiding column is provided with a limiting structure protruding outward. A bottom end of the each driving unit is fixed to a respective table base provided at bottom portion of each stationary upright column. The table top has a bottom surface fixedly connected with a fixing seat and is provided with a lifting control switch, the lifting control switch being connected with the driving units and having an end disposed in the fixing seat.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Jiangyin Kao Yi Mechanization Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yen-Chun Lin
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Patent number: 10674818Abstract: An automobile door hanger apparatus. The automobile door hanger apparatus includes a vertical member with two arms. The two arms have two plates on them that provide tubular members. The tubular members are in vertical alignment and are sized so that a removable automobile door can be attached to them. The automobile door hanger apparatus allows for four removable automobile doors to be attached to it such that the doors are safely and effectively stored.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Inventor: David Mars
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Patent number: 10562430Abstract: An adjustable receptacle holder for securely supporting a receptacle within a vehicle comprises a telescopic base member and a cylindrical holding member. The telescopic base member is removably inserted into a cup holder of the vehicle. The telescopic base member is configured to vertically extend and retract to suitably position the cylindrical holding member. The cylindrical holding member is rotatably attached to the telescopic base member and comprises sidewalls and an opening. The opening is configured in the sidewall of the cylindrical holding member to accommodate a handle of the receptacle. The cylindrical holding member is divided into four sections, each section comprising a ribbed guide rail configured on the base of the cylindrical holding member for radial adjustments to secure receptacles of varied base dimensions. Further, release tabs are provided on an exterior surface of each of the four sections to release the secured receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Inventor: Kris A. Veillon
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Patent number: 10139045Abstract: A device that permits a television to be extended from a position hidden behind a picture frame, and pivots an art picture frame up, and out of view so that a television screen is viewable at a lower level. When the television viewing is complete, the user retracts the television, resulting in a picture frame being pivoted down and coming to rest in front of the hidden television. The devise utilizes only one motorized pulley system to simultaneously move both a television and a picture frame. This devise also utilizes roller extension arms enabling a user to watch a flat TV screen at any level including fully up or down positions. Additionally, optional swivel arms can be utilized to allow a person to tilt the flat screen side to side for easy viewing at an angle.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Inventor: Danny Ray Keuter
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Patent number: 9976698Abstract: A multi-angled television wall mount is a television mounting system that is adapted to have extension arms with multiple angle adjustments for mounting a television to irregularly angled wall or ceiling surfaces. The mounting system has two vertical angle adjustments and two horizontal angle adjustments.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Inventor: Claude Davis
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Patent number: 9972221Abstract: The repositionable taxidermy mount apparatus is an invention that allows a user to quickly and easily reposition a taxidermy type mounted animal or animal portion. The apparatus provides for motion about a plurality of axes creating the ability to display a taxidermy mounted animal in a multitude of different positions and orientations. The apparatus further includes an easily interchangeable swivel plate device which allows the user to display different mounted animals at various mount angles.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Inventor: Samuel F. Raby
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Patent number: 9441902Abstract: An articulating aiming support for use in an elevated stand enables a marksman to stabilize shots for increased accuracy while reducing fatigue from holding a rifle in a free position. The rest may also be used for photographic uses by using a camera mount in place of a shooting stick. The firearms rest comprises of two sections of tubing which slide into one another with a pivot mounted to one end, which is used to mount the rest onto a tree stand, while the tube which extends has a plurality of supports on the other end. These supports have mounting pads located on the ends, which are adjustable for height, which the marksman uses mount the apparatus to base of a tree stand, steadying their shots. The firearms rest collapses down for ease of transport and storage and may be made from any, strong lightweight material.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Inventor: Brian K. Noel
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Patent number: 9441784Abstract: A support mechanism (16) supports a first object (12) relative to a second object (14), in which the relative positioning is able to be changed in at least two dimensions, and preferably in three dimensions. The support mechanism (16) comprises a first fixing member (20) for fixing to the first object (12) and a second fixing member (22) for fixing to the second object (14). The support mechanism (10 also comprises a first movement mechanism (30,32, 34) which allows movement of a connection point (24) in a first direction relative to the first fixing member (20 and supports the connection point (24) relative to the first fixing member (20). The first direction may be fixed or it may be variable within a first plane. The first plane may be fixed or variable relative to the first fixing member.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: 3D Space Arms Pty LtdInventor: Edwin Russell
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Patent number: 9070007Abstract: A data reading system for reading encoded data, such as barcode labels or RFID tags, from an item. The data reading system includes a housing, a data reader disposed within the housing, the data reader configured to read the encoded data from the item through a scan window on the housing. A clamp secures the housing to a receiving post on a base mount, and supports rotational movement of the housing about both a first axis and a second axis. In one configuration, the clamp and receiving post each include through holes that together form a passageway to support a communication/power cable from the base mount through the passageway and into an interior portion of the housing to communicate with and/or provide power to the data reader without limiting rotational movement of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2014Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Datalogic ADC, Inc.Inventors: Joseph G. Mistkawi, Pietro Todescato
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Publication number: 20150115650Abstract: According to one or more embodiments, a cup holder includes a support, an adjustable arm connected to the support, and a base connected to the support and spaced apart from the adjustable arm, the base being pivotal about the support in a first direction and being translatable to the adjustable arm in a second direction different from the first direction. The support may include a first member and a second member separable from the first member, the first member being connected to the adjustable arm and the second member being connected to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kadin Zhang, Lisa Lv
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Publication number: 20140319300Abstract: A rotating and sliding device is provided with a linear rail and a guide rail. A carriage with a rotating table travels along the linear rail. A second pivot point on the table is attached to an arm that travels along the guide rail. When the guide rail is askew from the linear rail, the linkage between the arm and the table causes the table to rotate as the device slides along the linear rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Kessler Crane, Inc.Inventors: Eric H. Kessler, Richard Eggink, Kevin P. Mott
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Patent number: 8800944Abstract: A telescoping assembly for use with a CPU holder including a mounting track with mounting holes for securing the mounting track to the underside of a generally horizontal surface such as a desk; runners disposed in the mounting track; a telescoping track, adapted for insertion into the mounting track and to engage with the runners therein; a pivoting member, adapted for engagement with the telescoping track and to engage with a CPU holder, the pivoting member comprising a track engagement member and a CPU holder engagement member being joined for 360° rotation about a vertical axis therethrough; and wherein the telescoping track is adapted for translation along the mounting track from a retracted position to an extended position, and when the telescoping track is in the extended position a CPU retained in the CPU holder is positioned past the edge of the generally horizontal surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2013Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Inventor: Ole Falk Smed
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Patent number: 8749450Abstract: An antenna bracket includes two substrates having a bottom surface and a supporting surface; a plurality of movable rollers installed on the bottom; two columns, respectively set up on the supporting surface of the substrates; a beam with two ends movably connected with the two columns; two first driving members, fixed on each supporting surface and connected with the beam to drive the beam to slide upward and downward relative to the two columns; an antenna base, movably connected with the beam to install an antenna; a second driving member, fixed on the beam and connected with the antenna base, to drive the antenna base to slide horizontally; two first electromagnetic shield covers and a second electromagnetic shield cover respectively covering the two first driving members and the one second driving member, to attenuate electromagnetic interference (EMI) emanation from openings in the first driving members and the second driving member.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xiao-Lian He
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Patent number: 8714504Abstract: Arrangement for attaching a base (10), a tray, a platform or a similar support to a wall with the help of turning arms (4), (5) attached to the mentioned wall in which case the mentioned base can be moved with the help of the arms (4), (5). The base can be moved outwards from the wall in horizontal direction at the first stage of the moving in which case the first arm (4) and the second arm (5) of the arms are both hinged to be turning out of the wall in horizontal direction and the mentioned base (10) is attached to the moveable ends of the arms (4), (5) and that in the arrangement when the moving of the base (10) sideways is further continued, an elevation adjustment bar (7) belonging to the second arm (5) and sliding in the height direction is arranged to slide downwards and at the same time to set the support elements of the base (10) lower at the location of the second arm (5) in order to achieve a tilted position for the base (10).Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Frestems OyInventor: Ari-Matti Vuorenoja
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Patent number: 8687355Abstract: The present invention discloses a slide and rotation module for an executable multiple operation mode electronic device, providing a structure with inclination-adjustable, movable, rotational and bidirectional folding functions. The slide and rotation module includes a steering arm and a slide seat disposed between the first machine body and the second machine body. The steering arm includes a first end pivoted to a first machine body and a second end pivoted to a second machine body, in which the second end of the steering arm is rotated and translated within a limiting part in response to a motion of the first machine body.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: First Dome CorporationInventors: An Szu Hsu, Chien Cheng Mai, Way Han Dai, Hsiu Fan Ho
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Patent number: 8573551Abstract: A fine-adjusting apparatus for an overhead projector has a mounting frame, an assembling device, a pitch-adjusting device, a left-right adjusting device and a connecting mount. The mounting frame is adapted to mount on a wall. The assembling device is detachably connected to the mounting frame and has a sliding mount and a base mount. The sliding mount is slidably mounted in the mounting frame. The base mount is pivotally connected to the sliding mount. The pitch-adjusting device is connected to the assembling device and has a pitching frame, a guiding bar and a pitch-adjusting shaft. The left-right adjusting device is connected to the pitch-adjusting device and has an adjusting frame, a left-right adjusting shaft and a linking element. The connecting mount is pivotally connected to the left-right adjusting device, is used to connect with the overhead projector and has a connecting board, two pivot frames and multiple extending arms.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Modernsolid Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
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Patent number: 8567735Abstract: A workstation comprises a support and a carriage mounted on the support and movable relative to the support. The carriage supports a work platform. A counter-balance supports the carriage and the work platform. A lock mechanism locks the carriage relative to the support in a desired position. The workstation may comprise a swing arm attached to the support at a vertical pivot such that the support may pivot relative to the swing arm. A method of operating the work station is also provided comprising moving an actuator to retract the pin from the rack. The weight of the support is supported by the counter-balance. The carriage is repositioned and the actuator is released to allow the pin to move to the extended position where it engages the rack.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Rubbermaid IncorporatedInventors: Roddy Burgess, Jacob Connelly, Robert McRorie
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Patent number: 8500077Abstract: A telescoping assembly for use with a CPU holder including a mounting track with mounting holes for securing the mounting track to the underside of a generally horizontal surface such as a desk; runners disposed in the mounting track; a telescoping track, adapted for insertion into the mounting track and to engage with the runners therein; a pivoting member, adapted for engagement with the telescoping track and to engage with a CPU holder, the pivoting member comprising a track engagement member and a CPU holder engagement member being joined for 360° rotation about a vertical axis therethrough; and wherein the telescoping track is adapted for translation along the mounting track from a retracted position to an extended position, and when the telescoping track is in the extended position a CPU retained in the CPU holder is positioned past the edge of the generally horizontal surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Inventor: Ole Falk Smed
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Patent number: 8348212Abstract: An improved system for securing a display device mounting bracket to a surface mounting bracket in a mounting system. A fastener connects to a movable extension component that is movably engaged with the device mounting bracket. When a device mounting bracket has been correctly positioned relative to the surface mounting bracket, the movable extension component is moved until a portion of the surface mounting bracket is positioned between the device mounting bracket and the movable extension component, thereby preventing the device mounting bracket from moving away from the surface mounting bracket.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dugan O'Keene, William Phuong Lam
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Patent number: 8322670Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a deployment apparatus comprising a deployment object, a deployment arm, a deployment link, a pivot housing, at least two linear guides, and a gas spring. The deployment object is coupled to the deployment arm, which is pivotally coupled to the deployment link. An opposing end of the deployment link is fixedly coupled to a structure. The pivot housing is adjacent the connection between the deployment link and the deployment arm. The pivot housing is slidingly engaged with the at least two linear guides. The gas spring is coupled to the pivot housing, which pushes the pivot housing to an upper end of the at least two linear guides and causes the deployment link to rotate the deployment arm from a stowed angle to a released angle and results in a displaced vertical distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: December 4, 2012Assignee: Weber Aircraft LLCInventor: Rik Westerink
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Publication number: 20120228453Abstract: Rotating telescopic column that includes an outer sleeve (7) with a number of interior cams, a telescopic sleeve (11) located inside the outer sleeve (7) and that has a corresponding number of outer slots (15), as the cams in the outer sleeve (7) is designed to intervene in the slots (15) in the telescopic sleeve (11) and thereby prevents the telescopic sleeve from turning relative to the outer sleeve, a locking clamping mechanism attached to the outer sleeve (7), and grip the telescopic sleeve (11), and is designed to lock the telescopic sleeve to the outer sleeve when the telescopic sleeve is in a selected position relative to the outer sleeve, an axle (10) located inside the telescopic sleeve (11) and is rotatable in relation to this.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Ekornes ASAInventor: Webjorn Jarnes
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Patent number: 8205845Abstract: A holding arrangement is suitable especially for medical-optical equipment (108). The holding arrangement includes a carrier arm (101) for accommodating a load. The carrier arm (101) is pivotally mounted on a holder (102) with the aid of a first rotational joint (103). The holding arrangement further includes a linear spring arrangement (120) for generating a longitudinal force which acts upon the carrier arm (101) in order to compensate a load torque arising in the first rotational joint (103) of the carrier arm (101). The linear spring arrangement (120) for generating a longitudinal force is pivotally mounted on the holder (102) and applies a force on a curved carrier (119) which is operatively connected to the carrier arm (101).Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Carl Zeiss Meditec AGInventor: Hermann Hammer
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Patent number: 8120904Abstract: A chassis mounting system includes a support section that is operable to be coupled to a structure. The support section includes a first arm extending from the support section. A second arm extends from the support section and is moveable relative to the first arm such that the distance between the first arm and the second arm may be varied in order to apply a gripping force on the structure when the structure is located between the first arm and the second arm. A locking device is operable to restrict the movement of the second arm relative to the first arm in order to secure the support section to the structure when the gripping force has been applied. A coupling section support member is located on the support section. A coupling section is operable to be mounted to a chassis.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: John Trevor Morrison, Bradley Jackson, Danielle Paige Smith, Rajib Adhikary
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Publication number: 20120032046Abstract: An adjusting mechanism adapted to adjust a position of a projection unit relative to a fixing object is provided. The adjusting mechanism includes a base, a sliding plate, a first screw, and an elastic element. The base is adapted to be fixed to the fixing object. The sliding plate is slidably disposed on the base along a first axis and adapted to be fixed to the projection unit. The first screw is fixed to the sliding plate and screwed to the base, wherein the first screw drives the projection unit to move relatively to the base along the first axis when the first screw is rotated. The elastic element is compressed between the base and the sliding plate along the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: Coretronic CorporationInventor: Sea-Huang Lee
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Patent number: 8081139Abstract: An antenna amount including first, second, and third plates is disclosed. Each of the first and second plates includes a planar section and a flange connected to the planar section. At least one attachment device attaches the first plate to the second plate to form a plate structure. When attached, the planar sections of the first and second plates contact each other. Also, the flanges are parallel to each other, extend in the same direction, and are positioned to abut opposing surfaces of a mounting base. The third plate includes a planar section and a mounting surface connected to the planar section. The mounting surface is configured to receive a mounting device for the antenna. The attachment device clamps the mounting base between the third plate and the plate structure.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: DISH Network L.L.C.Inventors: Jason S. Schmidt, David Lettkeman, Eric Bolze
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Publication number: 20110163215Abstract: A system for mounting a flat panel television or display to a surface such as a wall. A base plate is configured to operatively connect to a surface, while an adapter plate is configured to operatively connect to a display device. A plurality of connecting arms are used to operatively connect the base plate to the adapter plate. Each of the plurality of connecting arms includes a base plate engagement portion slidably engageable with slots in the base plate and an adapter plate engagement portion operatively connected to the adapter plate. Movement of the base plate engagement portions within the base plate's slots results in a translational movement of the adapter plate relative to the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2011Publication date: July 7, 2011Inventor: James D. Walters
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Publication number: 20110155880Abstract: Holder apparatus (10) comprises an elongate holder bar (12), a holder element (18) which is slidably mounted on the holder bar (12) and which has a holder (24) for holding an item (30), and adjustment means (50, 52) for adjusting a position of the holder element (18) on the holder bar (12). The adjustment means (50, 52) has a user interface element (50) which is operable by a user to adjust a position of the holder element (18) on the holder bar (12), and the user interface element (50) is spaced from the holder element (18). Preferably, the adjustment means (50, 52) includes a drive element (52) which is in the holder bar (12) and which interconnects the interface element (50) with the holder element (18). Furthermore, the interface element (50) may preferably be retained at or adjacent to one end of the holder bar (12). The interface element (150) may include an epicyclic gear mechanism (194).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2009Publication date: June 30, 2011Inventor: Robert William Stimpson
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Patent number: 7891620Abstract: A moveable mount equipped with a motor drive set that comprises a motor and a gear that make one or more axles with attached arms move in a linear manner along longer sides coupled to the casing and, simultaneously, rotate during linear relocation, and where the motor along with the drive transmitting elements are placed in the casing of the mount. In an embodiment, the driving power is simultaneously transmitted by a cable from the motor to the pair of slides with one or more blocks situated on one or more slides in which the arms and the axles are mounted in a rotary manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Bogdan Grabania, Kamil Sienkiel
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Patent number: 7866613Abstract: The claimed invention provides an apparatus and system for mounting a wheelchair arm pad to a wheelchair that provides a high degree of support and adjustability such that it can be used with wheelchairs from a wide variety of different manufacturers. In order to provide this custom fit, the claimed invention provides for a single point mounting system having elevation, articulation, depth, and width adjustability.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: The Comfort Companies, Inc.Inventor: David Cramer
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Patent number: 7861992Abstract: A wall-mount support includes: a wall bracket adapted to be mounted on a wall and having a vertical track; a carrier mounted slidably on the vertical track; a pair of supporting arms, each of which extends from the carrier in a transverse direction relative to the vertical track and each of which is pivoted to the carrier so as to permit angle adjustment therebetween; and a brake mechanism including a friction-providing member connected to the carrier and operable to abut against the vertical track so as to prevent sliding movement of the carrier on the vertical track.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 7798453Abstract: This invention relates to an apparatus for boresighting a device with respect to a fixed position and/or a boresight of another device. Typical devices include various types of cameras, firearms and/or antennas. The apparatus includes a first plate and a second plate movable with respect to each other and a fixed location by a pivot rod. The first plate and the second plate are locked with respect to each other by at least one fastener. The apparatus includes adjustment of the pitch angle and the yaw angle of the device. This invention also relates to a method of boresighting a device with respect to the boresight of a second device.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Quickset International, Inc.Inventors: Jessie Ian Maningo, Christopher Lee Abbott, James Robert Lutz
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Patent number: 7562852Abstract: A keyboard support comprises a platform for supporting a keyboard, a bracket placed on a predetermined position for locking and stabling the platform by a lock module, a joint module connected with an end of the bracket to be used for adjusting the up/down angle of the bracket, a sleeve having a closed end connected to the joint nodule, a crooked shaft having a end slipped over a opened end of the sleeve to be used for adjusting the waving angle of the platform by rotating the sleeve, and a base used for fastening another end of the crooked shaft to an object, wherein the crooked shaft can be rotated for adjusting the position thereof, thus, the adaptability of the support can be improved for various free-angle and positions adjustment according to the coordination of the joint module, the sleeve, the crooked shaft, and the base.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2007Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Sallas Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chia-Ming Wang
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Patent number: 7537188Abstract: An adjusting device for fastening an operating and/or display device on a wall, having a linear guide arrangement formed by a sliding element and a fastening element, wherein the sliding element has an attachment point for the operating and/or display device. A secure support of the operating/display element results if the fastening element or the sliding element has a pivotable seating arrangement or hinge, with a pivot axis oriented parallel with respect to the displacement direction of the linear guide arrangement. The fastening element can be supported on the wall on two supporting points, which are spaced apart in the displacement direction of the linear guide arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Paul Root, Markus Neuhof, Matthias Müller, Stefan Körner
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Patent number: 7487943Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Gillespie
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Patent number: 7445583Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Inventor: James Chen
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Publication number: 20080099645Abstract: A golf cart mounted range finder assembly having a mount with an arm, which may be adjustable, a clamp portion, which may also be adjustable, at one end of the arm, and a mounting bracket at the other end of the arm, and a range finder attached to the mounting bracket. The clamp portion of the arm may be used to attach the range finder assembly to a support on the golf cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventor: Joseph Reichley
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Patent number: 7300029Abstract: A flat panel display wall mounting system includes a wall plate assembly connected to a flat panel display mounting rack assembly. The wall plate assembly and the mounting rack assembly are able to be separated to facilitate mounting on a wall. Specifically, the wall plate assembly may mounted on a wall and leveled, while the mounting rack assembly may be attached to a flat panel display while still on the ground. The flat panel display may then be hung on the wall plate assembly. A pitch assembly is provided to adjust the pitch of the flat panel display once hung on the wall plate assembly. A pin connection mechanism is provided to enable the mounting rack assembly to be pivoted out from the wall plate assembly so that the rear area of the flat panel display may be accessed for servicing while the flat panel display is mounted on the wall mounting system.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, Scott Kouri, Bjorn Gunderson, Nic Davirro
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Patent number: 7188813Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 6, 2005Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Assignee: Knape & Vogt Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Kevin J. Kollar
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Patent number: 7165750Abstract: A caddy is provided for supporting a weapon such as a rifle, gun, pistol, cross bow, or long bow while hunting. The caddy serves as an adjustable cradle for supporting the weapon while aiming at a target and a safety device for transporting the weapon. The caddy may be mounted to any suitable support structure such as a tree stand, tree, hunting blind, fence, all terrain vehicle, wheelchair, or the like. In a particular embodiment, two or more caddies may be mounted on a tree stand to safely secure a weapon during set up in a tree. Each caddy may contain a safety device, such as a detachable rubber strap, for securing a weapon. When the safety device is removed, each caddy may be used as a cradle to support a weapon while aiming at a target, and the cradle may be adjusted horizontally, vertically, and/or pivotally.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2003Date of Patent: January 23, 2007Inventors: Scott A. McCuskey, Shane C. McCuskey
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Patent number: 7150578Abstract: A clamp system for attaching accessory devices to a railing structure includes a first clamping jaw member and a second clamping jaw member designed to clamp on a railing structure. An accessory mounting device includes a cylindrical collar portion with a plurality of diametrically aligned holes arranged around the circumference. One of the clamping jaw members has an opening, sized to receive the collar portion and one pair of holes that can be aligned with the holes of the collar portion. When the mounting device is in a desired orientation, a pin is inserted through the aligned holes to hold the orientation. A locking nut is mounted on a threaded portion of the collar portion and, when tightened, tends to withdraw the collar portion against the pin, firmly securing the assembly together.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2003Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Inventor: Carmen R. Porco
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Patent number: 7063296Abstract: A rail mount is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display that is mounted to a support arm. The rail mount includes a wall mount and lower and upper mounts received by the wall mount. The wall mount is adapted for attaching to a surface and includes a pair of elongated rails having an axis therebetween. The lower and upper mounts are received within the rails, and each includes a central opening aligned along the axis. An endcap of the support arm is received within the lower and upper mounts and is rotatable about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2003Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventor: Howard M. Williams
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Patent number: 6905102Abstract: An angularly adjustable keyboard support bracket includes a mounting rack attached to a desktop, a movable arm coupled with the mounting rack through a pin, and a bracing rack coupled with another end of the movable arm through another pin for holding a tray. A rotary mechanism is located between the bracing rack and the tray to enable the tray to swivel to the left side and the right side for a selected angle relative to the bracing rack to provide users with a desired operating angle.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Puu Rong Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: Sheng-Hsiung Lin
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Patent number: 6655646Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 28, 2000Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Gateway, Inc.Inventor: Bobbi J. Johnson
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Patent number: 6637708Abstract: An aiming support apparatus dependable from a central portion of a shooting platform is provided. The apparatus includes an arm having a base and an extension selectively extendible from a free end of the arm base. The arm extension includes a socket adapted to receive a shooting staff. The arm base is suspended from a bracket assembly for pivot motion about a pivot axis. The bracket assembly is affixable to the shooting platform so as to substantially underlay a shooter positioned thereon, the socket being swingingly positionable beyond a perimeter of the shooting platform in response to a marksman's torso motions in furtherance of pursuit of a scoped target.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Thomas K. M. Peterson
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Patent number: 6637608Abstract: A freestanding frame for supporting shelves that includes a pair of posts that extend upwardly from a carpeted horizontal surface and rest against a wall, and a pair of braces that extend from one post to the other post in an X configuration. Each post has an uppermost vertical member that rests against the wall, a horizontal member that extends forwardly from the uppermost vertical member, and a lowermost vertical member that depends from the horizontal member and sinks into the carpeted horizontal surface so as to prevent the post from sliding away from the wall while resting thereon. Each brace is either one piece or two-piece so as to be length adjustable. In a first embodiment, the two pieces are screwed together, and in a second embodiment, the two pieces slide relative to each other and are maintained at a desired length by first and second locking apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2001Date of Patent: October 28, 2003Inventor: Wallace Schneider
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Publication number: 20030094550Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for rotatably holding a television therein having a base unit 32 that could be mounted to a wall 20, ceiling 18, table 16 or other such stable structure and a rotative mounting assembly 30 for retaining the television 14 therein. The base unit 32 comprises a base plate and a vertical support post 36 extending perpendicularly therefrom. The rotative mounting assembly 30 comprises two cross members 42, 43 that are connected by a central lap joint 24 to form an x-brace having four arms with each arm having a bracket member 42 extending from the distal end thereof. A pivoting bolt 22 assembly passes through recesses in the cross members at the lap joint 24 and through corresponding recesses in the vertical support post 36 of the base unit 32 thereby connecting the rotative mounting assembly thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventor: Mark R. Lapidez
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Publication number: 20020158179Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2000Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Peter M. Barber
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Patent number: 6364265Abstract: A swivel mounting bracket couples a heavy and cumbersome object to a casing attached to an undersurface. Slide members can attach the mounting bracket to the casing and allow the mounting bracket to be extendable. The mounting bracket comprises a support surface, and a bridge integral with the support surface. A rotatable plate slides and releasably locks in between the support surface and the bridge. The plate attaches to the object to be mounted, and allows the object to rotate with respect to the desk.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 1999Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Assignee: Accuride International, Inc.Inventors: Charles A. Milligan, Avi Bilu