Abstract: A keyboard supporting member has a generally planar keyboard support surface whose orientation is adjustable. A keyboard engaging member defines aligned incline defining slots on opposite sides of a center section. A second, workstation engaging member allows the user to move the keyboard back and forth with respect to a workstation. This allows the user to move the keyboard between a storage position and an in use position. A linkage interconnects the two members for adjusting a relative position of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member thereby allowing the keyboard position and orientation to be controlled by the user. The linkage includes a first elongated member having one end rotatably mounted to the workstation engaging member which has an arcuate slot at one end spaced from the end that is connected to the workstation engaging member.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided that includes a devised supporting device for rotatably engaging a display device and a housing device and a disengaging device so that the display device may be easily and speedily attached to or detached from the housing device. The display apparatus includes supporting portions and supported portions serving as a supporting device for rotatably engaging a display device and a housing device and a disengaging device for disengaging the engagement between the display device and the housing device and in which the disengaging device disengages the engagement between the supporting portions and the supported portions to thereby disengage the engagement between the display device and the housing device.

Abstract: A mount for supporting an open umbrella from an object has a bracket adapted to be secured to a portion of the object and a holder for supporting the umbrella. The holder has a receptacle adapted to receive and support the downwardly inserted handle of the umbrella and a yoke oriented to receive the shaft of the umbrella. A spring biased pin permits rapid insertion and removal of the shaft into and from the yoke. Preferably, the receptacle is slidably engaged relative to the yoke so that the umbrella canopy can be lowered to closely shield the object. A hinge connecting the holder to the bracket permits the umbrella to be positioned at any desired angle in relation to the object.

Abstract: An instruction card assembly which includes a spacer plate and a card including printed or pictorial instructional information thereon. The spacer plate is sandwiched between the underside of a worksurface and an elongate track utilized for slidably mounting an arm assembly of a keyboard pad arrangement such that a sidewardly opening recess is defined. The card is disposed in this recess and is slidably movable between a retracted storage position wherein the card is positioned substantially beneath the worksurface and an extended use position for displaying operational instructions for reference by a user.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a devised supporting means for rotatably engaging a display means and a housing means and a disengaging means so that the display means may be easily and speedily attached to or detached from the housing means. A display apparatus includes supporting portions (30, 31) and supported portions (32, 33) serving as a supporting means for rotatably engaging a display means (10) and a housing means (20) and a disengaging means (40) for disengaging the engagement between the display means (10) and the housing means (20) and in which the disengaging means (40) disengages the engagement between the supporting portions (30, 31) and the supported portions (32, 33) to thereby disengage the engagement between the display means (10) and the housing means (20).

Abstract: A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect, a method, of supporting a monitor includes providing an energy storage member and a cam which are cooperatively positioned so as to move relative to each other along the path of motion. As the energy storage member moves along the path relative to the cam, the cam displaces the energy storage member and thereby changes a force applied by the energy storage member on the cam, and wherein the cam converts the force applied by the energy storage member into a supporting force on the monitor.

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.

Abstract: A method of stabilizing a surface mountable object, such as a Christmas tree, by (a) displacing a positioning member away from the surface, such as a floor, and (b) fixedly attaching the tree on the positioning member away from the floor, with the tree having the same orientation that it would otherwise have if not attached to the positioning member, which has an outwardly extending axis, and the tree is vertically mounted with respect to the axis and the floor, and the positioning member is horizontally placed with respect to the floor.

Abstract: A low profile, multi angle, adjustable mounting bracket that allows an antenna or other device to be secured to a mounting surface and rotated through a substantially 180° arc with minimal protrusion from the mounting surface. A mounting bracket in accordance with the present invention comprises a bracket support and a rotational slide support. The slide support provides two degrees of freedom in its adjustment by allowing both rotation and translation about a single point on the bracket support.

Abstract: A mount to locate a marine bilge pump to increase serviceability, including an upper section which removably fastens to the bulkhead, stringer bed or deck brace of the boat, hinged to a center section which allows for angular orientation to be achieved with respect to a bottom section serving to support the bilge pump in a plane parallel with the bottom of the boat, and with the center section being extendable in length to set the spacing between the upper and bottom plates in accordance with the size of the bilge pump to be mounted. In the preferred embodiment described, the center section includes a slotted front piece to receive a tightenable knob which extends through and into one of a plurality of apertures in a second rear piece of the center section.

Abstract: A keyboard support assembly includes first and second arms which interconnect from a desktop mounting plate to a keyboard support platform. The first arm connects directly by pivot connections between the desk mounting plate and the keyboard support platform. The second arm connects from the desk mounting plate to the first arm and acts as a brace for the first arm. A locking wedge mechanism locks the arms together when weight is placed on the support platform due to engagement of an actuating arm which projects from the keyboard support platform and activates the wedge mechanism. Release of the weight or force on the platform releases the wedge locking mechanism and permits pivotal movement of the arms and reorientation of the platform.

Abstract: A swinger clamp is clamped onto a horizontal guide rail and supports a vertical bar to hold various devices during surgical procedures. The clamp has a damper jaw that abuts a rim. To prevent the rim from drifting in its rotational position relative to the clamping jaw, a groove is formed in the rim to engage with the damper jaw.

Abstract: A mounting assembly configured to hold the bottom surface of the computer in a horizontal orientation for use of the computer by an operator and to enable the computer to pivot to a vertical orientation to store the computer in a cabinet. The assembly includes: a cabinet-mounting member having a rear section configured for fastening to the cabinet; and, a manually detachable computer-supporting member. When attached to the cabinet-mounting member, the computer-supporting member is adapted to pivot relative to the mounting member. The cabinet-mounting member has a pair of laterally spaced side arms. The side arms have proximal ends terminating at the rear section and distal ends projecting outwardly from the cabinet-mounting member. The laterally spaced side arms have an inner region disposed there between. A pair of spring-loaded pin assemblies is mounted to the pair of side arms.

Abstract: A relatively light weight, high strength, low cost extension arm suitable for mounting an electronic device, such as a computer monitor or television, while hiding the cables to and from the device within the extension arm is provided. The extension arm comprises an arm mount, a main arm and a forearm extension. Each of these components includes at least one plate and one tube, preferably made of steel or other rigid material, connected together, preferably by welding. The components are then covered with a finishing material, such as plastic, by, for example, cast molding to provide a finished look. The main arm is rotatably and slidably connected to the arm mount and the forearm extension is rotatably connected to the main arm. Each of the tubes is hollow so that cables to and from the device can travel therethrough. Moreover, the plastic is cast mold so as to form a channel on the plates through which the cables can travel.

Abstract: A keyboard support device having a structure for being slidably secured to an underside of a desktop. The structure includes first and second side members. First and second tray support side members are vertically adjustably secured to respective structure first and second side members. The tray support side members are positionable between a lowest position and a highest position. A keyboard support is secured to the first and second tray support members. The keyboard support includes a front portion pivotably secured to the tray support members such that the keyboard support can be tilted to a downwardly sloping position away from the front portion while the vertical position of the front portion remains substantially the same.

Abstract: There is disclosed an adjustable tilt mechanism for a keyboard support platform. The keyboard support platform is of the type that includes a linkage for connecting the platform to a work surface. The linkage further includes connecting arms which pivotally connect the keyboard support platform to the work surface. The adjustable tilt mechanism of the present invention includes a tilt adjustment member that is movable transversely relative to the pivot axis of the platform. Engaging the tilt adjustment member is an angled shaft which is fixed to the platform between the sides of the platform. The tilt adjustment member is also pivotal about a second fixed shaft that is parallel to the pivot axis of the platform. A releasable latching member is mounted on the connecting arms for engaging and releasing the tilt adjustment member.

Abstract: Low side profile flat panel monitor/keyboard lift system for the storage of and the display of a flat panel monitor and keyboard in space restricted rooms or passageways. The flat panel monitor and keyboard tray are mounted in common to a vertically aligned transport assembly which is influenced by a linkage assembly.

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 improved connecting mechanism includes a rotary frame, a connecting seat, and a tightening device. The rotary frame is a substantially inverted U-shaped frame having frame wings on both sides provided with symmetrical wing holes. The connecting seat is a substantially curved structure having a front end seat and a rear end seat, the front end seat being disposed between the two frame wings and formed with a through front axial hole in a transverse direction. The front axial hole has two ends each of which is provided with a recess that is further communicated radially with a groove and a sector-like end recess. Springs are fitted into the recesses, respectively, such that a spring end at one end of each of the springs is inserted into the groove, with a spring coil extending from a spring post at the other end passing through one of the end recesses to connect to one of the frame wings. The tightening device includes a shaft passing through the two wing holes, the two springs, and the front axial hole.