Single Joint Patents (Class 248/288.11)
  • Patent number: 11218580
    Abstract: A communication device holding system includes a base having a planar face, a mounting face, and a peripheral edge. The base includes slots adjacent to the peripheral edge with each of the slots extending through the base from its planar face to its mounting face. The peripheral edge is discontinuous at portions thereof to define openings in the peripheral edge wherein each of the slots has one of the openings in open communication therewith. The system also includes a device holder adjustably coupled to the mounting face and adapted to hold a communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: BioRhythmic Gear LLC
    Inventor: Jeremy J. Davis
  • Patent number: 11029583
    Abstract: A camera mount for mounting a camera inside a windshield of a vehicle. The camera includes a lens mount and a camera housing. The front tip of the lens mount is constrained to be in close proximity to or constrained to contact the inside of the windshield for different rake angles of the windshield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: MOBILEYE VISION TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
    Inventor: Gideon Stein
  • Patent number: 10645828
    Abstract: A display apparatus, including a chassis, a display panel provided on a first side of the chassis, a connection unit coupled to a second side of the chassis, the connection unit including a bracket link configured to connect to a stand, a rear cover provided on the second side of the chassis, the rear cover including a first through hole through which the bracket link extends to connect to the stand, and wherein the connection unit is configured to perform at least one of tilting and sliding of the chassis with respect to the stand by movement of the bracket link along the first through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hyung Kuk Kim, Hong Gyun Kim, Sang Goo Lee, Sang In Lee
  • Patent number: 10053116
    Abstract: An operator compartment of a rail vehicle includes two front windows separated by a connection beam, a track monitoring camera attached in a lower region of the connection beam by a fastening device, and a front window roll-up sun shield which can be drawn in the interior of the operator compartment and has guides running along both sides of the front windows. The guides have lower retaining devices. In order to allow a comparably simple attachment of the roll-up sun shield and the track monitoring camera in the operator compartment, a longitudinal member is attached to a lower region of the connection beam. The longitudinal member retains the fastening device, has mutually opposite guides and has the lower retaining devices for the roll-up sun shield. An assembly device for a track camera and a front window roll-up sun shield of a rail vehicle is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Joern Heberling, Markus Mehlan
  • Patent number: 9692951
    Abstract: A mounting housing for a camera includes a surface contacting member and a sliding member that is slidable within an interior conduit within the surface contacting member. The surface contacting member has a back end that is located behind a mounting surface when the mounting housing is mounted and a front end, connected to the back end, that is located in front of the mounting surface when the mounting housing is mounted. A spring is pivotably coupled to and extends outwardly from the back end, and the spring is pivotable to apply force on to a back side of the mounting surface when the mounting housing is mounted. The sliding member is slidable along the interior conduit between mounted and un-mounted positions. The sliding member is lockable in the mounted position to bias the spring against the mounting surface when the mounting housing is mounted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: AVIGILON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew J. Stark, Sudeep Mohan, Yat Shun Damien Yu
  • Patent number: 9339247
    Abstract: An arm construction of an intra-oral x-ray device according to the present invention comprises at least two elongated support arms (55, 56, 55?, 56?) jointed to each other, into connection with a substantially first end of the first support arm (55) of which is arranged a radiation source (4) and in which at least one of the support arms (55, 56) comprises a cover which is arranged to comprise a structure openable or detachable in the longitudinal direction of the support arm, which structure is substantially of the length of the support arm or covers at least a significant portion of the length of the support arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: PLANMECA OY
    Inventor: Mikko Jarva
  • Patent number: 9038989
    Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for temporarily supporting an elongate conductor includes a rigid member such as a beam or beam assembly adapted for mounting onto the upper end of a boom for example using a boom adaptor, at least one electrically insulated support post mounted to the rigid member, where each post temporarily supports an elongate electrical conductor, and at least two rotation devices for selectively controllable rotation of the rigid member and the electrically insulated support posts about at least two corresponding axes of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventors: Clifford William Devine, Daniel Neil O'Connell
  • Patent number: 9022335
    Abstract: A bracket used to hold boards in the construction of an ice rink is disclosed. The bracket is made of steel, providing increased strength to allow for increased distance between each bracket. The bracket is easy to install and has improved retention into the soil. The bracket of the present invention has a horizontal member connected to a vertical member. The horizontal member prevents tipping in the direction of pressure exerted by the rink. The horizontal member is optionally hingedly connected to the vertical member, allowing the horizontal member to pivot to an open position, or a closed position to fold for off-season storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Randazzo, Michael Barbanente
  • Patent number: 9022328
    Abstract: A center armrest supporting structure for supporting a swivelable center armrest in a vehicle has an arm support which can be swiveled about a swivel axis into a lower use position and into an upper rest position. Console parts of the vehicle are connected to the arm support by bearing bolts. A stop bolt limits the swivel path of the arm support at least in the use position. A latching bolt prevents unintentional backward swiveling out of the use position and/or the rest position. A latching element has a sliding guide surface along which the stop bolt or the latching bolt slides when the arm support is swiveled A spring element is disposed between the frictional latching element and the bearing bolt, wherein the spring element produces a frictional force between the sliding guide surface and the stop bolt or the latching bolt, which counteracts the swivel movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: F.S. Fehrer Automotibe GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Mayer
  • Publication number: 20150115120
    Abstract: An expansion card securing mechanism includes a rail component, a sliding unit and a fastening component. The rail component extends in a sliding direction, is connected to an insertion side of an expansion card connecting device, and is pivotable about an axis that extends in the sliding direction. The sliding unit is connected to the rail component, is slidable in the sliding direction, and is formed with a securing structure that is adapted to be secured detachably to an expansion card. The fastening component interconnects the rail component and the sliding unit for positioning releasably the sliding unit relative to the rail component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: Wistron Corporation
    Inventor: Ching-Jen YU
  • Publication number: 20150108306
    Abstract: A holder for digital products includes a first arm, a second arm, a screw rod, and a fixing assembly. Therein, the first arm has a first gripping end and a connecting end. The second arm is pivotally connected to the first arm and has a second gripping end. The screw rod is rotatably disposed between the second arm and the connecting end for enabling the first gripping end and the second gripping end to cooperatively grip on an object. The fixing assembly is disposed on the second arm for combining a digital product, whereby the digital product can be held on an appropriate position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Applicant: EHOMA INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chun-Huan CHUANG
  • Patent number: 8978739
    Abstract: A heat dissipating device for dissipating heat from a heat radiation element includes a base, a fixing frame, a fan, and a securing arm. The fixing frame is fixedly attached to the base, and the fixing frame has two coaxially aligned receiving holes defined therein. The fan includes two coaxially aligned shafts. The aligned shafts are fittingly received in the respective receiving holes, such that the fan is detachably attached to the fixing frame and rotatable about the aligned shafts. The securing arm is rotatably attached to the base, and the securing arm is configured for holding the fan against the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Ming Chang
  • Patent number: 8979037
    Abstract: A cable tray apparatus is provided a people mover system such as a Sky Train or the like. The cable tray apparatus is made up of a plurality of identical cable trays which are secured together in an end-to-end relationship. The cable trays are selectively laterally horizontally adjustable with respect to one another and are selectively vertically adjustable with respect to one another to correspond to curves in the roadway of the system and to correspond to elevational changes in the roadway of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Terad Fabricating, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam J. Wurzer, Terry D. Wurzer, Cameron G. Lewis, David T. Wurzer
  • Publication number: 20150034785
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a microwave antenna adjustment apparatus, which relates to the field of communications technologies and is invented for resolving a problem that an existing adjustment apparatus has a low horizontal adjustment precision and is costly. The present invention is applicable to adjustment of a microwave antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Shanghong Xiao, Fangrong Jiang, Youhe Ke
  • Publication number: 20140361087
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for mounting RFID devices to process control devices are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a mount to couple a radio-frequency identification tag to a field device. The mount is rotatable relative to the field device to adjust the radio-frequency identification tag to be oriented relative to a radio-frequency identification reader. The mount includes a first portion to be coupled to the field device and a second portion to receive the radio-frequency identification tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Michel Ken Lovell
  • Patent number: 8899288
    Abstract: A coupling capable of adjustably cantilever-mounting a machine such as a labeling machine to a mounting structure, wherein the attitude or inclination of the machine to other machinery such as a conveyor can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a method a mounting a machine to mounting structure with the capability to adjust the inclination of the machine that requires only one person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventor: Johannes Lenkl
  • Publication number: 20140284442
    Abstract: A mounting system for attaching an audio/visual device to a surface via a surface mounting member. The mounting system includes a support attachment bracket configured to operatively connect to the surface mounting member, a display mounting bracket configured to operatively connect to the audio/visual device, an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a position of the display mounting bracket relative to the support attachment bracket between a collapsed position and a tilted position, and a locking feature configured to selectively engage a post for retaining the mounting system in the collapsed position. The locking feature is disposed on one of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism. The post is disposed on another of the support attachment bracket, the display mounting bracket, and the adjustment mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel E. Molter
  • Publication number: 20140265193
    Abstract: A support comprises a device mount adapted to be connected to a user device such as a monitor. The device mount is supported on a first pivot for rotational motion about a first axis of rotation. A slide assembly comprises a carriage where the carriage is mounted for translational movement and supports the first pivot such that the first axis of rotation may be moved transversely. The support may be mounted on a technology cart comprising an upright supported on wheels where the upright supports a movable work platform. The support may be located in front of and closely adjacent to the upright where the movement of the pivot allows the user device to be rotated without interference from the upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey P. Stark
  • Publication number: 20140263906
    Abstract: A collapsible sports board support assembly for removable attachment to a support structure, which can be mounted onto boats and other support structures, for supporting wake boards, snow boards, surf boards and various other sports boards. The apparatus includes at least one foldable board support fork hingedly attached to the support structure, the fork having prongs extending away from the support structure, where the foldable support fork is folded onto the support structure to minimize the space occupied by the assembly and to minimize the hazards associated with protruding forks. One embodiment includes a rotatable and pivotable support base which, in combination with the ability to fold the board support forks, allows the sports board support assembly to be nearly infinitely repositionable and adjustable and therefore is uniquely compatible with adjustable support structures such as height adjustable towers which change angles as the tower is raised or lowered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Raymond L. Jesewitz
  • Publication number: 20140224950
    Abstract: A sensor mounting for a sensor for object detection includes a housing for the sensor, a holder on which the housing is pivotably held, an adjusting device for an angular orientation of the housing and an angular gear mechanism for controlling the adjusting device. The angular gear mechanism includes a drive wheel and a driven wheel, the drive wheel being connected to an engagement contour for the transmission of torque to the drive wheel, and a gear mechanism housing of the angular gear mechanism being set up so as to permit mounting of the drive wheel at different sides of the angular gear mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Gerald Zeller, Andreas Busch
  • Publication number: 20140183314
    Abstract: A case construction encases an electronic device and enables a user to rotatably and linearly displace the electronic device relative to a select surface of the case construction. The case construction includes a case with a cradle-receiving surface, a cradle sized and shaped to removably receive an electronic device, and a device-to-surface anchor assembly. The cradle includes a centralized region having an oblong aperture. The oblong aperture defines a cradle displacement zone segment. The device-to-surface anchor assembly secures the cradle device to the cradle-receiving surface and is cooperable with the oblong aperture for enabling a user to linearly and rotatably displace the centralized region along the cradle displacement zone segment. Certain methodology for displacing an electronic device relative to select surfacing so as to position the electronic device in a select orientation relative to the select surfacing is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Iordanka Koleva Mulhern
  • Publication number: 20140077049
    Abstract: An adjustable support arm supports a suspended work piece. The adjustable support arm includes a locking hinge mechanism, a sliding member, and sling suspension assembly for supporting a work piece. The adjustable support arm can be secured by placing it between a wall and various objects, furniture, or any suitable items for non-permanent placement of the system. A work piece can be suspended from the sling suspension assembly where a user can easily engage with the work piece. The adjustable support arm includes various mechanisms to allow the user to adjust the position of the work piece to optimize the position and orientation of the work piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventor: Walsh Gregory Brandon
  • Publication number: 20140061414
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for an optical device is provided. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket member, a support member, and a mounting adapter. The bracket member is configured to be connected to a surface. The support member includes a pair of ends. The first end is releasably connected to the bracket member. The mounting adapter is swiveably connected to a second end of the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Tai
  • Publication number: 20140055019
    Abstract: Described embodiments provide a low profile hinge and pin mount to be mounted within a small encasement. The mount has a low profile and takes up minimal space within the small encasement without sacrificing structural support for a component and external forces placed on the mount. The mount includes a bracket, a pin and a fastener. The bracket includes a rounded end, a fastening end and a beam configured to support the component placed between the rounded end and the fastening end. The rounded end of the bracket is sized and shaped to fit in an enclosure of the encasement and to pivot about the pin during a rework process. Methods for installing and reworking the low profile hinge and pin mount are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Andriy PLETENETSKYY, Tang Yew Tan, David A. Pakula
  • Publication number: 20140048667
    Abstract: A mounting device for securing electronic equipment in a vehicle includes a holding fixture for holding the electronic equipment and a supporting arm, wherein the holding fixture on a first end of the supporting arm is supported pivotably on the supporting arm and wherein the supporting arm can be connected to the vehicle on a second end, wherein the supporting arm includes an interior which can be accessed from the outside by a longitudinal slot, and the interior and the longitudinal slot extend across more than half of a length of the supporting arm, preferably across the entire length of the supporting arm, lire supporting arm has a spherical cap-shaped form on its first end, on which a matching spherical cap-shaped wall section of the holding fixture can be secured by clamping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Wachendorff Elektronik GmbH & Co., KG
    Inventors: Dirk Ziesen, Peter Wachendorff
  • Publication number: 20140008507
    Abstract: Holding devices for a medical device including a holder and a second component part by which the holder is coupled or adapted to be coupled are disclosed. The holder has a receiving portion into which a functional member can be detachably introduced. The holder further includes a pivot portion about which the holder is pivoted about an axis of rotation to a support of the second component part, wherein the support is movable vis-à-vis the second component part in a spring-loaded manner. The second component part includes a recess within which the pivot portion and the support are arranged so that upon pivoting the holder about the axis of rotation merely the receiving portion protrudes from the recess. Medical devices for extracorporeal blood treatment including a holding device of this type are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventors: Andreas Schade, Bruno Stenzel
  • Publication number: 20130327912
    Abstract: A speaker mounting apparatus for mounting a mounting part includes: a support member to be fixed to the speaker unit; a fixing plate to be fixed to the mounting part; and a positioning mechanism including an externally toothed engagement member provided on the support member and an internally toothed engagement member provided on the fixing plate. The externally toothed engagement member is brought into the internally toothed engagement member by the dead weight of the support member or the speaker unit fixed to the support member. Thus, movement of the support member relative to the fixing plate is prevented so that the support member is positioned in a peripheral direction (rotational direction) relative to the fixing plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Masao YOSHIDA, Kazuya ATSUMI
  • Publication number: 20130277523
    Abstract: Described herein is a method and system for gimbaled mounting of satellite dishes. The gimbaled mount for satellite systems overcomes some of the most common negative events affecting satellite communications. The system is a cost effective solution that amortizes the cost of the additional equipment to well over the customary three to five years for satellite use and extends its working life expectancy to 20 years or more. Utilization of stainless steel rather than normal steel or lighter duty aluminum further extends the mounting systems longevity. The inclusion of an environmental feedback system for both snow and ice damage, wind damage, and earthquake damage increases the projected useful life of the mounting system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Calvin H. Woosnam
  • Publication number: 20130256477
    Abstract: Certain aspects are directed to a mounting assembly for mounting an antenna unit or other device. The mounting assembly includes at least one bracket and at least one retaining assembly. The bracket can be movably positioned at multiple orientation angles with respect to a surface. The bracket includes a latching edge that defines multiple recesses. Each of the recesses corresponds to one of the orientation angles. The retaining assembly is positioned adjacent to the bracket. The retaining assembly includes at least one protrusion that can engage one of the recesses to form a latching connection between the bracket and the retaining assembly. The latching connection can retain the bracket at an orientation angle corresponding to the engaged recess.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Andrew Wireless Systems GmbH
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Fackler
  • Patent number: 8542480
    Abstract: A stand for a computing system includes a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel. The first panel, second panel, and third panel may be pivoted to provide support in a low-angle orientation, a high-angle orientation, and a flat orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Don Williams, David N Skinner
  • Patent number: 8534613
    Abstract: An expansion joint is disclosed for a cable tray apparatus for a people mover system. An expansion joint is inserted or positioned between a pair of generally rectangular electrical cable trays having first and second ends. The cable trays are connected in an end-to-end relationship. The expansion joint has first and second ends and is positioned between the pair of cable trays so that the first end thereof is connected to the second end of the adjacent cable tray and so that the second end thereof is connected to the first end of the adjacent cable tray. The expansion joint includes body portions which are slidably movable towards one another or slidably movable away from one another to compensate for expansion and contraction of the cable tray apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventors: Terry D. Wurzer, Adam J. Wurzer, Cameron G. Lewis, David T. Wurzer
  • Publication number: 20130221183
    Abstract: A carry system or a medical ceiling support for carrying or supporting medical-technical devices in a hospital treatment room. The ceiling support is provided with at least one extension or arm arranged substantially horizontally and at least one supporting column; at least one pivot joint and/or at least one lifting and lowering device; a support head mounted at the extension or arm for reception of the medical-technical devices; and an operating aid with at least one operating element for releasing or operating a respective brake in the at least one pivot joint or for operating the at least one lifting and lowering device. The ceiling support is arranged for generation of a feedback or back coupling which identifies or characterizes the respective brake or lifting and lowering device operated by the operating aid for a user locally at the support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ONDAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS GMBH
    Inventors: Kai Volkenand, Fritz Ickler, Joachim Barton, Stefan Perplies
  • Publication number: 20130200236
    Abstract: A mounting assembly (10, 100, 200), comprising: a base (12, 112, 212), for attaching the mounting assembly (10, 100, 200) to a vehicle or structure; and an arm (13, 113, 213), connected to the base (12, 112, 212), for attaching an object to the mounting assembly (10, 100, 200), wherein the base (12, 112, 212) comprises a cam surface (16, 116, 216) and the arm (13, 113, 213) comprises a cam follower (28, 128, 228) biased against the cam surface (16, 116, 216), the cam surface (16, 116, 216) being shaped such that the arm (13, 113, 213) can be located in at least two distinct positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: AMSAFE BRIDPORT LIMITED
    Inventor: AMSAFE Bridport Limited
  • Patent number: 8490933
    Abstract: The present invention relates to adjustable mounts, and in particular to an adjustable mount that can be selectively locked in position by way of a position locking mechanism. The mount assembly generally comprises a base coupleable to a structure, a tilt plate coupleable to the device and pivotally connected to the base, and a position locking mechanism. The position locking mechanism generally comprises a linkage member extending between the base and the tilt plate, and a lock that is selectively adjustable between an unlocked state in which the linkage member is free to move relative the base thereby allowing the tilt plate to pivot about the base, and a locked state in which the linkage member is retained in position by the lock relative the base thereby preventing the tilt plate from pivoting about the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Evans Consoles Corporation
    Inventors: Matko Papic, Samuel Han, Carlos Renderos, Shannon Lundrigan
  • Patent number: 8480049
    Abstract: A wall mounting apparatus is provided. The wall mounting apparatus includes a stationary unit fixed on a wall, a device supporting unit that is movable relative to the stationary unit and supporting a display device, an arc portion that is formed in an arc shape and formed on the device supporting unit, at least one pressing plate that contacts and presses at least one of front and rear surfaces of the arc portion, and a coupling member that presses the arc portion and the pressing plate toward each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jindong Yeo, Kyungwook Kim
  • Publication number: 20130161466
    Abstract: A support arm system for a load such as a display device. The system includes a support arm (4) rotatable at its proximal end about a mid-joint axis X?, monitor supporting head (5) at the distal end of the support arm (4) has an internal slider element and compression spring, and an arrangement of links and pivots which create a torque to oppose the torque created by a load on the head (5) and keep a monitor plate (6) in the same viewing plane relative to the vertical as the arm (4) moves through its range of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Alex Lau, Andrew Wills
  • Publication number: 20130161467
    Abstract: A bracket used to hold boards in the construction of an ice rink is disclosed. The bracket is made of steel, providing increased strength to allow for increased distance between each bracket. The bracket is easy to install and has improved retention into the soil. The bracket of the present invention has a horizontal member connected to a vertical member. The horizontal member prevents tipping in the direction of pressure exerted by the rink. The horizontal member is optionally hingedly connected to the vertical member, allowing the horizontal member to pivot to an open position, or a closed position to fold for off-season storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Randazzo, Michael Barbanente
  • Publication number: 20130126689
    Abstract: The apparatus for a dual-armed hunting display includes a base plate and a first arm and a second arm movably coupled to the base plate. The first arm and the second arm are each movable around at least two axes. The first arm is spaced apart from the second arm. The embodiment of the apparatus also includes a first holding member coupled to a distal end of the first arm and a second holding member coupled to a distal end of the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventor: Nathan Brett Richards
  • Publication number: 20130056599
    Abstract: An apparatus for toollessly, releasably attaching an optical component to a structure is disclosed. The optical component has a snap fastener. The snap fastener may be integrally formed with and part of the optical component. An accepting feature is attached to the structure. When the snap fastener is brought into contact with the accepting feature, the accepting feature accepts the snap fastener thereby toollessly, releasably attaching the optical component to the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Ray Baker, Mark Robert Dagley, Anthony Lynn Williams, Antwan Joco'ques Works
  • Publication number: 20130026322
    Abstract: The invention is a rotational mount for use in displaying hand-held consumer electronics in a retail environment. The rotational mount allows the hand-held to freely pivot in rotation on the display. The mount may automatically return to an initial orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: MERCHANDISING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Donald Niderost, Christopher Alexander, Ron Peters
  • Patent number: 8360370
    Abstract: A panel dock has a body, a retainer, and a bracket. The retainer is rotably secured to the body and includes a shaft having at least one arm extending from the shaft and at least one finger extending from the shaft. The bracket is attachable to an electronic device. The bracket includes a bar sized to be secured between the arm and the finger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: AirGizmos, LP
    Inventors: Max A. Probasco, Steve Ruzic
  • Publication number: 20130001390
    Abstract: Systems and methods for making and using a flow-thru mounting device are described herein. The mounting device can include an adjustable fastening device and a flow-thru bracket, which is coupled to the fastening device. The fastening device may include a first contact surface near a first end of the fastening device and a second contact surface near a second end of the fastening device. The fastening device can be adjusted so that a user selectively increases and/or decreases the distance between the first and second contact surfaces. In this manner, the user can secure the mounting device to an object, such as a transformer. The flow-thru bracket can be configured to receive a mating component of a flow-thru. Accordingly, the mounting device can receive a flow-thru and attach that flow-thru at one or more locations on or within a transformer box. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas Frost, Peter J. McGrath, Leonardo Campanile, Frank Bubenik, William G. Kinlen
  • Publication number: 20120298817
    Abstract: A system and apparatus are disclosed including PV modules having a frame allowing quick and easy assembling of the PV modules into a PV array in a sturdy and durable manner. In examples of the present technology, the PV modules may have a grooved frame where the groove is provided at an angle with respect to a planar surface of the modules. Various couplings may engage within the groove to assemble the PV modules into the PV array with a pivot-fit connection. Further examples of the present technology operate with PV modules having frames without grooves, or with PV modules where the frame is omitted altogether.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Inventors: John Raymond West, Tyrus Hawkes Hudson
  • Publication number: 20120297566
    Abstract: Disclosed is a wiper device provided with a metal frame member (16), which includes a cylindrical receiving portion (26), and a pivot holder (18), which is fixed to the metal frame member (16) and holds a pivot shaft (12). The pivot holder (18) includes holder cylindrical portions (34, 104), which rotationally support the pivot shaft (12), vehicle body attachment legs (38, 108), which extend radially outward from the holder cylindrical parts (34, 104) and are attached to a vehicle body, and fitting portions (40B, 110B), which are securely fitted to the receiving part (26) by inserting the fitting portions (40B, 110B) in the receiving portion (26) and swaging the receiving portion (26). The pivot holder (18) is formed as an integrated component by a metal part and a plastic part (32), which is lighter than the metal part and is integrated with the metal part. At least an outer circumferential portion of the engaged parts (40B, 110B) is formed by the metal part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: ASMO CO., LTD
    Inventors: Akihisa Motono, Shingo Ohno, Shunsaku Ohta, Yoshiyuki Koumo
  • Publication number: 20120279665
    Abstract: A coupling capable of adjustably cantilever-mounting a machine such as a labeling machine to a mounting structure, wherein the attitude or inclination of the machine to other machinery such as a conveyor can be precisely adjusted. Also, there is a method a mounting a machine to mounting structure with the capability to adjust the inclination of the machine that requires only one person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION
    Inventor: Johannes Lenkl
  • Publication number: 20120261520
    Abstract: An articulating yolk mount includes a first support plate and a second support plate connected relative to the first support plate. The second support plate is rotatable relative to the first support plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Kim C. Groomes, Craig Earl McClure
  • Publication number: 20120256068
    Abstract: An electronic device supporting base including a supporting bracket and a fixed base is provided. A first pivoting portion for being pivoted to the fixed base is disposed at one end of the supporting bracket, a second pivoting portion for being pivoted to a positioning plate is disposed at the other end of the supporting bracket, and an accommodating groove is disposed on the fixed base for insertion of an electronic device therein, so that when the electronic device is obliquely placed on a tabletop, the supporting bracket and the positioning plate can be rotated to support the electronic device, and when the electronic device is carried, the supporting bracket and the positioning plate can be rotated to be flatly attached to the back side of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventor: Pei-Chi SU
  • Patent number: 8276865
    Abstract: A holding device includes a holder, a connecting body, and a base. The base has a first meshing portion. The connecting body is disposed between the holder and the base, and it has a pivotal element, a limiting portion, and a second meshing portion. The second meshing portion is disposed on the limiting portion. Two ends of a surface of the pivotal element are pivotally connected with the base and the limiting portion, respectively, and thus the base and the limiting portion may rotate relative to the pivotal element. When the limiting portion rotates relative to the pivotal element, the second meshing portion is meshed with or detached from the first meshing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Ting-Fang Hsieh, Chun-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 8276856
    Abstract: A support mechanism includes a base assembly and a hinge assembly. The base assembly includes a first cover and a second cover attached to the first cover. The first cover forms two first locking members and the second cover forms two restriction members. The hinge assembly includes a bracket and two pivot units rotatably connected to the bracket. The bracket includes a fixing portion and two connecting portions extending from opposite sides of the fixing portion. The first locking members are latched with the fixing portion of the bracket, and the restriction members engage the first locking members to prevent the first locking members from moving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: Innocom Technology (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Chimei Innolux Corporation
    Inventors: Te-Hsu Wang, Zhi-Qu Jiao
  • Patent number: 8274441
    Abstract: Antenna systems include adjustment mechanisms to adjust the position of dish antennas. The adjustment mechanism includes a clip, a bracket, and a cam mechanism. The clip is fixedly coupled to and projects outwardly from a mast. The bracket is pivotally coupled to the mast and is between the stationary clip and cam mechanism. The cam mechanism is pivotally coupled to the clip and positioned to rotate the bracket and the dish antenna as the cam mechanism rotates. The clip is made of a lightweight material to reduce the overall weight of the antenna system to enhance performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: EchoStar Technologies L.L.C.
    Inventors: Jason Matthew Fruh, Morgan Haden Kirby