Horizontal Pivot Patents (Class 248/291.1)
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Patent number: 11828406Abstract: A support system for a display device includes a first arm configured to extend from a support surface. A second arm is rotatably connected to the first arm. The second arm has a range of movement relative to the first arm. A tilt head is rotatably connected to the second arm and configured to connect to a display. A first biasing member is positioned in the second arm and configured to provide a first counterbalancing force to the second arm to offset a load of the display. A second biasing member is positioned in the second arm and configured to provide a second counterbalancing force to the second arm to offset the load of the display. A lockout mechanism is configured to disengage the second biasing member and eliminate the second counterbalancing force through at least a portion of the range of movement.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Colebrook Bosson & Saunders (Products) LimitedInventors: Alex Lau, Kruno Knezic
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Patent number: 11821576Abstract: A mirror bracket assembly is providing for movably supporting a mirror on a surface. The mirror bracket assembly includes: a mirror mounted on a mirror base, a mounting disc arranged perpendicular to a width of the mirror, a first elongate aperture through the mounting disc, and a bore located through a center of the mounting disc; a mounting base including a projection, the mounting base including a first aperture at least partially aligned with the first elongate aperture of the mounting disc and a central aperture located through the mounting base and at least partially aligned with the bore located through the center of the mounting disc; a first fastener extending through the first aperture of the mounting base and the first elongate aperture of the mounting disc; and a central fastener extending through the central aperture of the mounting base and the bore located through the mounting disc.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Protomet CorporationInventor: Jeff Bohanan
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Patent number: 11608643Abstract: A raking rail panel system includes a raking rail panel that is supported by four pivotable bracket assemblies. Each pivotable bracket assembly includes a rail support bracket that is hinged to a post bracket. Each post bracket is configured to be coupled to a vertical support post. The post brackets each include a gap filling portion that extends from a mounting face of the vertical support posts. The gap filling portions are sized to either fill a long or a short gap between an end baluster and the vertical support post. The four pivotable bracket assemblies facilitate drop-in installation of the rail panel pivoted in a range of rake angles.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Fortress Iron, LPInventor: Evan Timmons
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Patent number: 11547230Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adjustable cup holder for holding a beverage container. The adjustable cup holder includes a body, a base configured to support the weight of a beverage container, an adjustable diameter ratchet strap configured to accommodate a diameter of the beverage container, and a connector. The holding portion of the cup holder may be connected to the body via a first hinge configured such that the beverage container holding portion is rotatable relative to the body about an axis to allow beverage container holding portion to hold the beverage container relatively level. The holding portion of the cup holder may be connected to the body via a hinge configured such that the beverage container holding portion is pivotable relative to the body about an axis from a use position to a stowed position.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2021Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Sunflow, Inc.Inventors: Leslie Hsu Besner, Jeffrey Servaites
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Patent number: 11510401Abstract: A rod holding device comprises an elongate low strut, an elongate pivot strut, a first range plate, and a second range plate. The first range plate is spaced from the second range plate and both plates are fixed to a superior end of the low strut which is positioned between the range plates. A pivot joint provides pivoting motion between the pivot strut and low strut for various storage and operational configurations. A clamp assembly engages the first range plate, second range plate and pivot strut for angular locking between the pivot strut and the low strut. A holder assembly comprising an upper rod holder and a lower rod holder is fixed to the pivot strut for holding rods therein. The rod holding device is releasable from an anchor fixed to a base panel.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2021Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Rod Dawg Holding LLCInventors: Brandon David Rouse, James Francis Brackett
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Patent number: 11359795Abstract: The present invention generally relates to lighting systems, in particular, to adjustable down lights using an arc assembly and turntable component system providing a compact adjustable insulation contact (IC) light housing having the ability to adjust the direction of the light source, a field-swappable modular component system, and a modular trim system providing, in some scenarios, lighting flexibility and glare-free viewing angles.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: One Illuminates LLCInventors: Nathan Orsman, Robert Hoshlya
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Patent number: 11313070Abstract: Disclosed is a clothes care apparatus including a holder unit improved to support a rack. The clothes care apparatus a main body including a care compartment for accommodating clothes, a rack detachably disposed inside the care compartment, and a holder unit configured to support the rack and including a housing coupled to the care compartment and a holder rotatably provided to be received in the housing or protrude from the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Ho Chang, Dong Wook Kim, Kwon Chul Yun, Yong Joon Jang
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Patent number: 11204130Abstract: A rotating device configured to rotate and position a product at multiple precision angles includes a base and an angle defining disk. The angle defining disk defines a circular through hole. A rotating mechanism is received in the through hole and a positioning mechanism is connected to the rotating mechanism. The periphery of an inner wall of the through hole includes a plurality of locating slots. The rotating mechanism is capable of rotating in the through hole by an external force and driving the positioning mechanism to rotate relative to the angle defining disk. The rotation causes the rotating mechanism to move and take a precise position from one locating slot to another locating slot.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhen Wang, Ching-Feng Chen, Ji-Ping Wu
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Patent number: 11000747Abstract: Basketball goals may incorporate folding rim assemblies which can be packaged and transported pre-mounted to certain backboard assemblies. Alternately, folding rim assemblies can be sold separately or packaged with a backboard for on-site mounting. Some basketball rim assembles may incorporate a break-away mechanism using a leaf spring. The leaf spring biases the rim bracket and resiliently resists downward pivotal movement of the rim bracket and rim. When the rim is rotated downward under an applied force, the leaf spring is flexed, biasing the rim to return to a static playing position when the force is removed.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: Indian Industries, Inc.Inventors: Philip Elpers, Clay Seitz, Robert W. Cornell
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Patent number: 10999944Abstract: The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett
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Patent number: 10969825Abstract: Examples disclosed herein provide a docking device for a computing device. One example docking device includes a mounting device to align with a mating cavity of the computing device. The docking device includes a locking blade that extends from the mounting device into a slot in the mating cavity of the computing device. The mounting device includes a first magnetic member disposed within the mounting device to initiate extension and retraction of the locking blade from the mounting device into and out of the slot in the mating cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Jose Ticy Lo, Chan-Woo Park
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Patent number: 10791641Abstract: The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett
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Patent number: 10759034Abstract: Devices and methods for improved installation of trim, such as trim boards, to a building substrate. An alignment device configured for use with a nail gun is sized and shaped to facilitate repeatable and accurate angled nailing of trim boards at a desired nailing angle and height relative to a building substrate. The alignment device is sized and shaped to stably seat within an angle between a trim board and a building substrate such that a nail gun user can repeatedly drive nails at a regular angle and height through the side of the trim board and into the building substrate to nail the trim board to the building substrate without requiring the user to measure and/or visually determine the height and angle at which the nail will be driven.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: James Hardie Technology LimitedInventor: Thayne Dye
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Patent number: 10757827Abstract: The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett
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Patent number: 10716226Abstract: The description relates to devices that can include a hollow arm that has an open side and a cover engaging region around the open side. The cover engaging region defines a first width at the open side, a second width farther from the open side, and a third width that is farther from the open side than the first width and the second width. The device can also include an arm cover that includes an arm engaging region. The arm engaging region can define a fourth width at the open side, a fifth width farther from the open side, and a sixth width that is farther from the open side than the fourth width and the fifth width. The sixth width can be greater than the fifth width and the second width and less than the first width and the fourth width.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Daniel C. Park, Anthony J. Hewett
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Patent number: 10610037Abstract: A ligature-resistant wall hook for coats, towels, or other personal items, provides ligature-proof operation by rotation of a hook tab when the applied weight is over a threshold weight and by other included features. A baseplate having a planar rear surface is mounted to a wall or door and has a rotating tab attached for receiving and retaining the personal article. A restoring-force-providing member restores the rotating tab to an upward position. The ligature-resistant wall-mountable hook also include a cover for covering the baseplate and having an aperture through which the extension projects. An exterior profile of the cover above the aperture at each side of the aperture extends outward from the baseplate and downward at an angle exceeding 30 degrees from the perpendicular direction, so that a loop formed around the rotating tab and the cover and pulled downward is drawn outward to contact the rotating tab.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: BEHAVIORAL SAFETY PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Robert Lee deLoache, III, David Cory deLoache, Mark Mendes
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Patent number: 10390897Abstract: A surgical device adapter for coupling an end effector to a surgical device includes: a proximal joint housing that is couplable to the surgical device; a middle joint housing that is pivotally coupled to the distal end of the proximal joint housing; and a distal joint housing that is pivotally coupled to the distal end of the middle joint housing. The middle joint housing is pivotable about a first pivot axis defined between the proximal joint housing and the middle joint housing. The distal joint housing is couplable to the end effector and pivotable about a second pivot axis defined between the middle joint housing and the distal joint housing, the second pivot axis being transverse to the first pivot axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Stanislaw Kostrzewski
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Patent number: 10340579Abstract: An attachment instrument for an electronic device (10) includes a first angle adjustment part (30) configured to adjust an orientation of an antenna included in the electronic device (10) by two arc-shaped long holes (31a, 31b) formed in a plane and two axes (32a, 32b) moving inside the two long (31a, 31b), respectively. The first angle adjustment part (30) makes the adjustment by the axis (32a) inside one of the long holes (31a) being fixed and the axis (32b) inside the other one of the long holes (31b) being allowed to move.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: NEC CORPORATIONInventor: Akira Tsukada
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Patent number: 10283096Abstract: A bracket includes a base that is fixed to the outer circumferential surface of a shell, a fixing member that is fixed to a rod portion of a holder or a drum stand, a shaft that couples the base and the fixing member to each other, and a fixing tool for fixing the fixing member to the rod portion. The base and the fixing member are coupled to each other by the shaft to be pivotal relative to each other about a horizontal axis that is perpendicular to the axis of the shell.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: HOSHINO GAKKI CO., LTD.Inventor: Hideyuki Miyajima
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Patent number: 10253921Abstract: There is disclosed a stand comprising a support plate; a swivel plate provided in an upper end of the support plate and configured to horizontally rotate with respect to the support plate; a lubricating pad provided between the support plate and the swivel plate and coupled to the support plate; a screw configured to fasten the swivel plate, the lubricating pad and the support plate to each other; and a guide hole formed in the swivel plate and configured to provide a rotation passage of the screw in the horizontal rotation, so that the stand may realize the swivel structure of the output unit while minimizing the thickness of the support portion and that the height adjusting structure while minimizing the right and left thickness of the neck portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Sangho Yoon, Jongyun Lim
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Patent number: 10106202Abstract: A mounting bracket system for mounting rear fenders to a semi-truck includes a front mounting bracket, a rear mounting bracket, and a fender support member. The mounting brackets include a combination of planar sections, sloped bridge sections interconnecting the planar sections, and interconnecting gussets for support and durability.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventor: Leroy McRoberts
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Patent number: 10066817Abstract: A recessed track lighting fixture and an angular adjustment mechanism for the light fixture are disclosed. The fixture includes a first side member and a second side member. A linear support track is defined between the first and second side members. A displacement member is supported by the support track and is displaceable along at least a portion of the support track. A luminaire is at least partially disposed between the first and second side members, the luminaire being supported by the displacement member and displaceable therewith. The angular adjustment mechanism includes a support bracket coupled to the housing, an arcuate slot in the support bracket and a plurality of positioning apertures. A pin is coupled to the luminaire for sliding in the arcuate slot. A positioning nub is coupled to the luminaire and can be received by a positioning aperture to position the luminaire at a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: BETA-CALCO INC.Inventors: Remy Silver, Patrick Alan Stark
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Patent number: 10056713Abstract: Apparatus for an extension system that enables connecting a charger or power source to an electrical device that is mounted at a location not readily accessible without requiring an assistive device. The system includes an extension device and an extension cable. The extension device includes a pole with a holder. The extension cable has a cable connector that is received by the holder. The holder includes a window allowing an operator to see an indicator associated with the electrical device. The cable connector is one half of a connector assembly. The other half of the connector assembly is connected to the electrical device. The two connectors have a magnetically attraction that pulls the connector halves together to form an electrical connection. The connector assembly disengages upon application of a tugging or pulling force greater than that attributed to the weight of the extension cable dangling from the rechargeable device.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Method Lights, LLCInventor: Barton W. Watkins
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Patent number: 9927642Abstract: A display unit for a vehicle includes a screen module and a cover. A bracket supports the screen module and the cover. The bracket extends between the screen module and the cover and includes an attachment portion configured to engage the vehicle. The bracket also includes a heat sink adjacent the screen module for dissipating heat from the screen module during operation.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Mark Larry, Mark Vincent Burns, Tanmoy Joshi, Patrick Badaru
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Patent number: 9688187Abstract: The disclosed technology describes a method and a pole mounting mechanism for marking the sides of a vehicle to serve as a guide for a student driver when maneuvering a vehicle during a driving lesson. The mechanism includes a shoe from which an adjustable pole extends. The disclosed technology also includes the method of attaching a pole mounting mechanism to each side of a vehicle hood adjacent to the fender and adjusting the poles, so they are substantially vertical with the surface on which the vehicle rests. In one embodiment, a tongue is fixedly attached to the one side of the shoe and extends to the opposite end of the shoe forming a gap, wherein the side of a vehicle hood may be inserted to frictionally attach the pole mounting mechanism to the hood.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Inventor: Clifford Conrad
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Patent number: 9506599Abstract: A display device is provided, the display device comprises a housing and a support stand for supporting the housing, and a mounting seat is provided on the housing. The display device further comprises a rotating component, the rotating component comprises a connecting piece and a hanging piece rotationally connected with the connecting piece, the connecting piece is fixed on the support stand, and the hanging piece is detachably mounted on the mounting seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., K-TRONICS (SU ZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Jen Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 9310833Abstract: A display device may be mounted at a predetermined angle via a free-standing display housing. In one example, the display device bracket may include at least two spring loaded tabs and a display monitor affixed to the display device bracket. A base mount may be on a resting surface with at least one side that is configured to make contact with the display device. A rear housing cover may also be included with at least two receiving tabs form-fitted to receive the spring loaded tabs and provide a secure spring-loaded locking position that maintains the display device bracket in a locked position and in an upright predefined angled viewing position.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: AMX, LLCInventors: Phong Viet-Thanh Le, Douglas N. Laube
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Patent number: 9279554Abstract: A solar lamp stand assembly is provided for retrofitting a solar lamp to facilitate alternative placements of the solar lamp. The assembly includes a solar lamp having a housing. An annular wall extends downwardly from the housing defining a socket. A plate and a connection member are provided. The connection member has a first end coupled to and extending from the plate. The connection member also has a free second end insertable into the socket whereby the solar lamp is coupled to and supported by the connection member and the plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Inventor: Jerry Z. Wierzbinski
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Patent number: 9267537Abstract: A universal tiltable joint (10) for a lighting fixture (11) includes a first joint portion (12) having an axial joint axis (A), a second joint portion (14) having the axial joint axis, one of the first joint portion and the second joint portion housed co-axially within the other of the first joint portion and the second joint portion, a co-axial gap (60) between the first joint portion and the second joint portion allowing movement at an angle to the axial joint axis, the movement causing at least one of engagement or disengagement of a safety feature (27) on the first joint portion and the second joint portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.Inventors: Alexandre Plomteux, Sergio Fabian Jurdana
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Patent number: 9267642Abstract: A case for holding a mobile device. The case comprises a case defining an interior compartment for receiving the mobile device therein; a rotatable platform connected with the case; a hand-strap connected with the platform for being held by a user; and a pullout stand connected with the platform.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: THE JOY FACTORY, INC.Inventors: Mike Enkerlin, Leonard Wesson
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Patent number: 9203219Abstract: A boom mountable robotic arm for includes a beam pivotally mounted on a boom mounting adaptor, at least two electrically insulated support posts mounted to and spaced apart along the beam, and at least a first rotation coupling and a plurality of second rotation couplings. The first rotation coupling provides pivotal mounting of the beam on the boom mounting adaptor so as to provide selectively controllable rotation of the beam in a substantially vertical plane. The second rotation couplings provide selectively controllable rotation of the electrically insulated support posts about corresponding second axes of rotation between a retracted position substantially laid flush along the beam and a pick-up position ready to receive a conductor being supported. An actuated scissor linkage is mounted to the beam and the boom mounting adaptor for selectively adjusting an angular position of the beam relative to the boom mounting adaptor.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Inventor: Daniel Neil O'Connell
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Patent number: 9153224Abstract: Enhanced sonar mount structures, systems, and associated processes provide accurate, precise, and repeatable alignment of a sonar head in relation to a vessel, whether in or out of water. The enhanced mount typically comprises a tilt mechanism, wherein the sonar head can be lifted to a stowable position, e.g. for any of vessel maneuvering, mooring, or trailering. The mount typically comprises a cross tube coupled to a clamp mechanism and to a Z tube. The clamp mechanism is operable to establish and maintain any of Z direction or pitch. The enhanced mount provides repeatable positioning of both the cross tube and the Z tube, and may preferably provide any of ship to ship interchangeability, lateral and vertical adjustability, break away clamping of the cross tube, quick release mechanisms, hingeable stowage, or manual or remote pan or tilt. An optional modular mounting kit aids in situ installations.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Inventor: Reason Bradley
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Patent number: 9027182Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional table for patient transportation, including: a patient supporter which supports a patient laid thereon and allows the patient to be horizontally slidably transported, with its both sides being changed in their angle with respect to a vertical axis of the patient; a support frame which is located in the central bottom of the patient supporter and allows the patient supporter to be vertically moved; a base frame which is connected to the bottom of the support frame and supports the whole of functional table; and at least three transporting wheels which are connected to the base frame and allow the functional table to be freely moved.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Keimyung University Industry Academic Cooperation FoundationInventors: Moo Seong Cho, Jae Young Bae
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Publication number: 20150115116Abstract: The reinforcement bracket provides structural integrity for the trunk handle of an automobile, in particular the Scion tC. The bracket includes first fastening interface, a second fastening interface, a handle support structure, a first planar brace, a second planar brace, and a web. The handle support structure includes a planar body and a grasping hole. The grasping hole traverses through the planar body to facilitate the placement of the lock actuator. The first planar brace and second planar brace are oriented parallel and offset to each other as well as being positioned adjacent and normal to the planar body. The web is connected between the two planar braces and provides additional structural rigidity. The bracket is attached to the trunk handle and trunk through the two fastening interfaces. The first and second fastening interface is connected adjacent and normal to the first and second planar brace, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: Wen Chen
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Publication number: 20150090849Abstract: A medical device support apparatus for use in a medical environment to releasably secure a medical device to a support structure, the medical device support apparatus having a base member configured to releasably mount the medical device support apparatus on the support structure; and a medical device mounting assembly including a base attachment portion and a device attachment portion connected to the base attachment portion, and further including a connection mechanism mounting the base attachment portion on the base member for rotation about a roll axis relative to the base member whereby the medical device mounting assembly can hold the medical device at different selected angles about the roll axis with respect to the base member, the device attachment portion being constructed for translational, sliding reception of the medical device into mounting engagement with the device attachment portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Covidien LPInventors: Kenneth M. Breitweiser, Lester Paul Trelford, Joel D. Wiesner, James M. Harr
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Publication number: 20150076302Abstract: An attachment unit for a heat exchanger of a motor vehicle, having an integral hinge, which has two attachment parts disposed movable relative to one another, whereby the first attachment part is used for positioning on the heat exchanger and the second attachment part for fixation to a motor vehicle body. The attachment part is produced in a simple manner and is stable against vibrations by the motor vehicle. The integral hinge for support after installation on the heat exchanger has at least one retaining element for the form-fitting insertion in a bearing of the integral hinge.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Werner RAULAND
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Patent number: 8979057Abstract: A swinging support device is provided which includes: a display device 120 which is opened and closed between a stowage position 121 and a view position 122; an opening and closing mechanism 110 operable to open and close the display device 120; a retaining mechanism 130 for holding the display device 120 located at the view position 122 by switching between at least two levels of retaining forces; a first acceleration sensor 160 mounted to a top inner surface portion 190 of a movable carrier in the vicinity of the display device 120; and a second acceleration sensor 170 mounted to the display device 120.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Maeda, Tomotaka Takeuchi
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Patent number: 8978739Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Ming Chang
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Patent number: 8967569Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure. A main hinge of the structure is installed with a stop mechanism, so when an object to be supported is placed at a higher location while being in an unfolding state, the object to be supported is restrained from being rotated from a vertical state to a horizontal folding state, thereby preventing falling due to the unstable gravity center; when a connection unit is folded towards a base, an upper end of a first auxiliary connection member links the stop mechanism to rotate for gradually altering the stopping location, so the object to be supported is enabled to be horizontally folded; as such, the object to be supported can be maintained in a stable state during the folding process, thereby preventing the occurrence of falling.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
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Patent number: 8925878Abstract: A support structure for tablet display apparatus includes a support member and a connection assembly. The support member has a first end section and a second end section opposite to the first end section. The first end section is connected with the connection assembly via an angle adjustment seat, whereby the connection assembly can be rotated or tilted relative to the angle adjustment seat and located. The connection assembly is formed with a receiving space for receiving a tablet display apparatus. The second end section of the support member is pivotally connected with a base seat. Accordingly, the tablet display apparatus can be rotated and tilted by different angles and supported in an inclined position in adaptation to different situations and requirements.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: First Dome CorporationInventors: An Szu Hsu, Chien Yu Lin
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Patent number: 8919715Abstract: A folding shelf holder is strong and folds easily. A wall side member has a pin as a rotational axis of a shelf side member relative to the wall side member and a rotation limiter limiting rotation of the shelf side member relative to the wall side member. The shelf side member has a long groove for inserting the pin of the wall side member. When the folded shelf side member is opened to be approximately orthogonal to the wall side member and the shelf side member is slid toward the wall side member and in a direction where the long groove extends, the shelf side member abuts, at a back side of the pin, to the rotation limiter of the wall side member, preventing rotation of the shelf side member relative to the wall side member. Then, the shelf side member cannot fold relative to the wall side member.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd.Inventor: Masao Terada
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Patent number: 8899537Abstract: A supporting device for an electronic device includes a supporting base, a guiding element, an adjusting element, and a latching assembly. The supporting base includes a sleeve portion. The adjusting element includes a first body and an adjusting portion. The adjusting portion is mounted on the sleeve portion. The adjusting portion defines a plurality of adjusting holes. The guiding element defines two latching grooves and is sleeved on the adjusting portion. The latching assembly includes a button, an adjusting rod, and a biasing element. The button is inserted into the coupling portion. The adjusting rod includes a fixing portion and a latching portion. The fixing portion is fixed with the button. The latching portion is latched with the adjusting holes. The biasing element resists the button and the sleeve portion. The button is capable of driving the adjusting rod to move.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2014Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chang-Ming Kuan, Ming-Chien Chiu
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Patent number: 8851432Abstract: A base assembly removably and adjustably receives a tool and includes a base and a wall extending outwardly from the base. First and second openings are disposed in the wall. First and second cutouts are disposed in the wall to receive the tool. A pivot pin is removably received by the first and second openings. The tool is removably disposed on the pivot pin. A locking ring is disposed on the pivot pin. The locking ring is in a locked position to prevent movement of the pivot pin and in an unlocked position to allow movement of the pivot pin, thereby allowing the tool to be easily moved between positions and securely locked in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Hubbell IncorporatedInventors: Mark A. Chiasson, Henry Maxwell, Thomas R. Faucher, John Lefavour, Richard Robicheau
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Publication number: 20140246548Abstract: A rotating holder assembly includes a base, a strap assembly, a plate, and an accessory holder. The base defines opposing surfaces, an open-ended tubular portion located between the two surfaces, a cylindrical post coupled to and extending perpendicularly away from one surface, and a cap coupled to the outboard end of the post. The cap defines a substantially hemispherical shape having a diameter that is greater than a diameter of the post. The strap assembly includes a stretchable strap extending through the tubular portion, and a coupler for securing the stretchable strap into a loop of selectable size. The plate has a hole extending therethrough having an axial length that is less than an axial length of the post, and a diameter that is less than the diameter of the cap and greater than the diameter of the post. The accessory holder is coupled to the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Alan G. Madsen, Richard W. Lally, April S. Stremel
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Patent number: 8820687Abstract: An apparatus for a flat panel is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a flat panel assembly and a hinge mechanism coupled to the flat panel assembly. The hinge mechanism is adaptable to an industry standard mount and a non-industry standard mount. A system and method in accordance with the present invention allows for the replacement of a non-VESA standard compatible display mount with a display mount that is compatible with the VESA standard. Utilizing the system and method in accordance with the present invention, such a replacement can be accomplished with minimal effort, and in an efficient manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2013Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: John Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Brett Degner, Danielle Deluliis, Shin Nishibori, Amy Aimei Han, Michael David Hillman, Daniel Lynn McBroom, Michael David McBroom, Brian Thomas Sudderth
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Patent number: 8746639Abstract: A flat panel wall mount for mounting a flat panel to a wall has a wall bracket connecting with a mounting bracket. The wall bracket has a wall bracket left section and a wall bracket right section. The wall bracket left section connects to the wall bracket right section by connectors such as bolts and nuts. A wall bracket left section bottom joining tab is formed on the wall bracket and a wall bracket right section bottom joining tab is formed on the wall bracket. The wall bracket left section bottom joining tab connects to the wall bracket right section bottom joining tab. The wall bracket left section bottom joining tab is parallel to the wall bracket right section bottom joining tab.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2012Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Inventor: My Nguyen
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Patent number: 8714503Abstract: An exemplary quiver mount permits a user to stably mount various quivers to a tree stand. The quiver mount includes a mounting body having spaced mounting body flanges extending from a mounting body base and defining a mounting body valley sized to receive a tree stand limb. Threaded members extending into the mounting body valley engage the limb and help secure the mounting body to the tree stand. The mounting body base preferably includes pairs of equally-spaced quiver bracket mounting apertures (e.g., 1.3125 inches apart). Various quiver brackets that removably receive different quivers may be secured to the mounting body via the quiver bracket mounting apertures. A quiver bracket mount between the quiver bracket and the mounting body allows rotation of the quiver bracket without its removal and replacement. Quiver gripping arms extending from the mounting body form a quiver gripping mouth for removably securing differently-configured quivers.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Inventor: Dale Eugene Fadrow
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Publication number: 20140085814Abstract: A support for a pad computer and the like includes a body support strap which may be placed around the neck or shoulders of a user, and a body propping unit that positions a computer outwardly from the torso of the user. The body support strap connects to the body propping member preferably at a location proximately aligned with the center of gravity of the combined mass of the computer and computer support when the body popping member is deployed in its stand-off position. In a preferred variant the body propping member is a U-shaped strut assembly with two arms joined by a bridge. The body support strap connects to the arms. The arms are hinged at the sides of the computer. The bridge may be swung from an in-use orientation spacing the computer outwardly from a user, to a parked position wherein the bridge lies adjacent to an opposite transverse edge of the computer in the plane of the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventor: Peter J Kielland
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Publication number: 20130320171Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for locating a display of a Self-Service Terminal (SST) at a desired viewing angle. The apparatus comprises a display support that supports a display of a Self-Service Terminal (SST) and that is pivotably mounted at an edge region thereof to the terminal; a variable length member that connects a further region of the display support to the terminal; and a motor that selectively varies the length of the member, the edge region and further region being spaced apart to tilt the display at a viewing angle responsive to the length of the variable length member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: NCR CORPORATIONInventors: Liam Mccafferty, Roderick George Paterson, Donald I. MacInnes
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Publication number: 20130318764Abstract: The hangar embodiments disclosed relate to a device and method for quickly changing out old pictures, quilts, etc. The device includes a back board that is attachable to a wall. A faceboard is rotateably attachable to the back board. A friction material is disposed between the backboard in the faceboard and used to hold up the flat object when the faceboard is traversed to the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: Jeffrey Frey, James Naubert Hamilton, JR.