Vertically Sliding (e.g., Shoring, Formwork, Or Scaffold Brackets) Patents (Class 248/295.11)
  • Publication number: 20130056592
    Abstract: A portable apparatus for temporarily supporting one end portion of a building element includes a primary support rail and a support member. The support member is adjustably and movably coupled to the primary support rail. The support member is configured to temporarily support an end portion of a building member and is coupled to the primary support rail via an adjustment mechanism. Actuation of the adjustment mechanism is effective to adjust a relative position of the support member along the primary support rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Jason Greenhalgh
  • Publication number: 20130048809
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for adjustably mounting a tablet PC, portable personal computer, or flat panel video display, which is particularly suited for use during travel and in rugged conditions. The apparatus enables stable and versatile emplacement of a tablet PC by incorporating multiple independent adjustment and attachment elements. A mounting means, such as a suction cup assembly, is attachable to various surfaces and is connected to a hanger from which cordage or straps descend to a suspended frame. The frame features clips, resilient spacers, and adjustable dimensions to securely hold any commercially available tablet PC therein. The frame may further comprise various swappable stabilizer elements to separately regulate the orientation and attachment of the tablet PC to a surface. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus is mounted to a windshield and the frame positions the tablet PC over the center console in an automobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Stephen R. Jacobson
  • Patent number: 8382056
    Abstract: A safety device, comprising: a mounting arrangement operable to receive and support a lower portion of a ladder; and a support assembly upon which the device may rest, the support assembly comprising a plurality of elongate support members, each of which has a pair of ground contacting locations on which the device may rest and is independently pivotable with respect to the mounting arrangement around a point located between the ground contacting locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Steven Le Masurier, John Phillips
  • Patent number: 8356777
    Abstract: An adjustable hanger has a receiver having a hole arranged to allow mounting of the receiver on a fixed element, and a body opening in the receiver arranged to accept a connector. An adjustable hanger has a mounting having a hole arranged to allow the mounting to be mounted to a fixed element, and a shaft opening, a receiver having a shaft opening, a shaft having a portion insertable into the shaft opening on the mounting such that shaft can move relative to the mounting, and a portion insertable into the shaft opening on the receiver, and a connector arranged to be insertable into a connector opening on the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Hammer, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin James Miles, Kim Paul Ramsay
  • Patent number: 8348213
    Abstract: An adjusting mechanism adapted to adjust a position of a projection unit relative to a fixing object is provided. The adjusting mechanism includes a base, a sliding plate, a first screw, and an elastic element. The base is adapted to be fixed to the fixing object. The sliding plate is slidably disposed on the base along a first axis and adapted to be fixed to the projection unit. The first screw is fixed to the sliding plate and screwed to the base, wherein the first screw drives the projection unit to move relatively to the base along the first axis when the first screw is rotated. The elastic element is compressed between the base and the sliding plate along the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventor: Sea-Huang Lee
  • Publication number: 20120325991
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes a first substantially horizontal member positioned adjacent to first and second elongated substantially vertical member members. The first substantially horizontal member has a channel formed in its rear side. The channel is sized and configured to receive wiring for display devices. The first substantially horizontal member is supported or attached to first and second collars positioned on the first and second elongated substantially vertical members such that movement of the first and second collars adjusts a vertical position of the first substantially horizontal member. One or more display devices, such as LCD screens or computer monitors, may be positioned on the first substantially horizontal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: KNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Sapper, Ronald Snyder
  • Patent number: 8313074
    Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor, includes a base member and an elevating mechanism positioned on the base member. The elevating mechanism includes a support bracket including base portion, an elevating member slidably connected to the support bracket, a pair of guiding members fixed on the support bracket, a pair of rollable members connected to opposite sides of the elevating member, and a resilient member. Each guiding member includes a guiding surface and a distance between the guiding surfaces decreases from an upper end to a lower end of each guiding member. The rollable members move along the guiding surface. The resilient member is positioned between the rollable members to push the rollable members to press the guiding surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jin-Xin Wang
  • Publication number: 20120256069
    Abstract: A height-adjustable support system, comprising a vertically elongated mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a support surface and said mounting bracket including a vertically elongated support track having a top end and a bottom end and a plurality of parallel channels extending between said top end and said bottom end and a carriage assembly having a support surface and channel engaging members wherein said carriage assembly is adapted to be retained by said channels and slide along said channels and said carriage assembly including a support plate adapted to support a computer monitor and said carriage assembly further including a keyboard support and an actuator assembly being operable to releasably retain said carriage assembly in a fixed position relative to said support track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: MEDIAMOUNTS. LTD.
    Inventor: Simon Fallows
  • Patent number: 8276864
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for a display includes a first rail and a first clamping mechanism. The first clamping mechanism is slidably mounted to the rail along a first direction. The clamping mechanism includes a first and a second clamping members. The first and second clamping members are telescopically mounted to each other along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the first and second clamping member includes a clamp assembly. Each clamp assembly extends along a third direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The two clamp assemblies can cooperatively clamp the display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zhen-Xing Ye, Chia-Shin Chou
  • Patent number: 8270147
    Abstract: An extensible base pad module and an electrical device with the same are disclosed. The electrical device has a base and an extensible base pad module. The base has an opening. The extensible base pad module has a push bar, a flange and a pad. The push bar is able to be levelly moved in the opening, and has a through hole thereon. The flange is disposed in the base, and has an arc-shaped rail of which two ends are respectively close and remote from the opening. One end of the pad is moveably provided in the arc-shaped rail, the other end is extensible in the through hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Tsung-Chin Liu, Shen-Yuan Yu, Chao-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 8267366
    Abstract: A display suspending frame device includes a securing frame, and a first suspending frame and a second suspending frame for mounting respectively to first and second displays to permit suspension of the first and second displays on the securing frame one above the other. The second suspending frame is disposed below the first suspending frame and is capable of upward and downward adjustment by virtue of the configuration thereof or through a fine-tuning unit. Thus, the second display is adjustable in height position to abut against a bottom side of the first display so as to eliminate any clearance between the first and second displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Aopen Inc.
    Inventors: Sheng-Hsiung Cheng, Chih-Hsiung Chen, Shuang-Ji Jiang
  • Patent number: 8251324
    Abstract: A mailbox support attaching to a post includes an arm for supporting a mailbox at a given height, an opening for freely allowing the arm to slide over the post, and a tab flexibly extending into the opening and designed to limit movement of the arm relative to the post if the post is disposed within the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Liberty Hardware Mfg. Corp.
    Inventors: Charles A. Patterson, Michael Reedy, Victor Hoernig
  • Publication number: 20120194052
    Abstract: A container holder includes a cylindrical opening, having a side wall with a movable section which extends between a raised position, completing a cylindrical support for a container, and a lowered position providing a notch for receiving a handle of a cup. In one embodiment, a pair of adjacent cup holders are provided with a movable section extending between them. In a preferred embodiment, the movable section includes a push-push latch such that it can be pressed downwardly and remain in a retracted position for use with a handle-including container and, upon pushing a second time, is raised to accommodate a cylindrical container. In another embodiment, a damper mechanism is provided to control the motion of the movable section. In yet another embodiment of the invention, a peripheral seal near the movable section is provided to reduce or eliminate the effect of any fluid spilled on the control mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Ian Mclaughlin, Steve Norman Bazinski
  • Publication number: 20120187056
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for positioning an electronic display. The apparatus can be combined with an existing work surface to provide a multi-position workstation. In some cases the apparatus includes a mounting portion configured to support an electronic display and a keyboard. The mounting portion may be movable with respect to the work surface between multiple positions, including for example, a sitting position and a standing position. Methods for positioning an electronic display and a keyboard are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ERGOTRON, INC.
    Inventors: Joel Hazzard, Robert W. Fluhrer, Peter Segar, John Theis, Mustafa A. Ergun, Scott Trish
  • Publication number: 20120175480
    Abstract: A lifting device is disclosed. The lifting device, which includes a bracket installed on a wall, a moving part movably coupled to the bracket, a winding part coupled to the moving part, a wire being wound on the winding part, and a driving unit winding the wire so that the moving part can be moved, can realize a slimmer design while controlling the position of a weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: Sentronix Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeong Min Lee
  • Patent number: 8210299
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting bracket (10), in particular for mounting a radiator (100). The bracket (10) comprises a stationary member (20) to be attached to the vehicle and a movable member (30) slideably mounted on the stationary member (20), preferably using guide rails (24a, 24b). The movable member (30) is configured to move from a first position to a second position to thereby secure the radiator (100). A ratchet mechanism (42) including teeth (42a) on the stationary member (10) may be provided to lock the movable member (30). An independent claim is included directed to a method for securing a vehicle component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Behr America, Inc.
    Inventor: Brent Streeter
  • Patent number: 8171664
    Abstract: A display stand for a laptop computer has an L-shaped spine supporting the computer. A T-shaped upper advertising substrate holder can be slid into the vertical leg of the spine in one of multiple orientations, i.e., with the cross-bar of the T horizontal to the ground or vertical to the ground on either the left side or right side of the computer, as point of sale (POS) physical constraints demand. In all orientations of the upper holder, an upper advertising substrate is supported by the upper holder in a vertical orientation. A T-shaped lower advertising substrate holder can be slid into the horizontal leg of the spine to support a lower advertising substrate in a horizontal orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventor: Jan Buncher
  • Publication number: 20120105289
    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: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Calvin H. Woosnam
  • Patent number: 8146869
    Abstract: A base structure can support a monitor. A fixed portion is firmly disposed on the rear casing of the monitor and contains at least one slide rail. A slide portion can move up and down the slide rail. A spring is linked to the fixed portion and the slide portion. One end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the slide portion. A first stand is firmly disposed on the rear casing. A second stand is pivotally linked to the first stand. Another end of the push bar is pivotally linked to the second stand. In this manner, the monitor may adjust the expanding angle of the second stand so as to place the monitor on the desk or hang the monitor on the wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: TPV Electronics (Fujian) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiao Wang, Lixia Wang, Wen-Hsiung Huang
  • Patent number: 8141836
    Abstract: An adjustable system for mounting a computer component to a surface, including an adjustable horizontal assembly with swiveling mounting structure and an adjustable vertical assembly featuring two sliding extrusions and a stopper wedge engaged with a long screw for efficient mounting of computer components within workplaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Humanscale Corporation
    Inventors: Manuel Saez, Stefan Spoerl, Kim ten Hacken, Lachezar Tsvetanov
  • Publication number: 20120068044
    Abstract: A hands free media platform apparatus is disclosed. The media platform may include a collar, a pair or arms projecting from the collar, and a platform coupled to the arms. The platform is adapted to hold media so that the media is viewable by a user wearing the apparatus without the media being hand held. The apparatus may include adjustable elements providing customized viewing angles of media carried on the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventor: LOUIS ANGEL RIVERA
  • Publication number: 20120043444
    Abstract: Devices and methods for hanger devices are provided. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an attachment device is provided. The attachment device comprises a hanger receiving portion, the hanger receiving portion having at least a first surface and a second surface and a receiver located between the first surface and the second surface and extending into the hanger receiving portion, and a set screw opening extending from the first surface to the receiver, the second surface adapted to releasably attach the hanger receiving portion to a mounting object, and a hanger including a first portion and a hook portion, the first portion sized to be removably inserted into the receiver, the hook portion having a shape to hold a decorative object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventor: Michael Kingery
  • Patent number: 8118272
    Abstract: A link rod type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device, having at least one pair of distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and an upper frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one contractible device, formed by pivotally coupling link rods, and installed in the operating slot, and a side of the contractible device being pivotally coupled to the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plate of the distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Portwell Inc.
    Inventor: Jen-Jia Liou
  • Publication number: 20120025555
    Abstract: A lifting system can be used to move an item between a use position and a stowed position in a structure such as a vehicle or home. The item may be an article of furniture, an appliance, a storage unit, a platform, workbench, or the like. The lifting system may be motorized and/or utilize a flexible drive to move the item. The lifting system may be used to reciprocally move the item between the use position and the stowed position in the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: C. Martin Rasmussen
  • Publication number: 20120023839
    Abstract: A climbing screen support system comprising a support rail fixable to a surface adjacent an edge of a structure; a mounting arm slidably securable to the rail so as to confine movement of the mounting arm in a linear direction along the support rail; and a climbing shoe attachable to an end of the mounting arm, wherein the support system is configured such that the mounting arm may be securely mounted to the support rail remote from the edge of the structure and subsequently slideable along the support rail such that the climbing shoe protrudes from the edge of the structure by a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Mark Taylor
  • Patent number: 8104728
    Abstract: An adjustable display screen support includes a support arm with a mounting assembly at the bottom end for fastening to the top of a desk and a coupling block at the top end for holding a coupling block that has a base frame, an attachment frame hooked on the base frame, and a lock for locking the attachment frame to the base frame, a rail that has a flat base panel, a cover shell, a slide affixed to the attachment frame and movable along longitudinal sliding slots of the flat base panel, and spiral springs mounted in the slide each having one end affixed to the cover shell, and a display screen mount affixed to the cover shell to support a display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Hoolin Research Company Limited
    Inventor: Wen-Chun Chen
  • Publication number: 20120018600
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for supporting an electrical box between two supports. The mounting assembly includes two elongated members, each elongated member having an end mount. The elongated members are slidably coupled to each other, thereby allowing the mounting assembly to be telescopically extended. Each elongated member also includes an adjustable height gage located at the end of each end mount. A vertical position of the height gage is capable of being adjusted relative to the mounting assembly. Electrical boxes of various standard sizes may be accommodated by adjusting the height gages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Jack R. Kerr, JR.
  • Patent number: 8091841
    Abstract: A force adjustment assembly for use within a telescoping subassembly that includes a first elongated member and a second elongated member that is supported by the first elongated member for sliding motion along an extension axis, the subassembly further including a force equalizer assembly that includes a strand having first and second ends that are supported by the second and first elongated members, respectively, the adjustment assembly comprising a preloader supported by at least one of the first and second elongated members and supporting at least a portion of the strand, the preloader applying a preload force via the strand when the second elongated member is in a fully extended position and an adjuster for adjusting the preload force applied by the preloader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Steelcase Inc.
    Inventors: David K. Jones, Kurt Heidmann, Todd Andres
  • Publication number: 20110309227
    Abstract: A locking device (2) for locking an object (4) on a support structure (6), which locking device (2) comprises a fork arrangement (8) for engaging the object (4), first locking means (10) for locking the fork arrangement (8) to the Object (4) in a horizontal plane, second locking means (12) for locking the fork arrangement (8) to the object (4) in a vertical plane, and movement-permitting means (14) which permits vertical movement in the locking device (2), the vertical movement being sufficient to allow the support structure (6) to flex so as to prevent the flexing of the support structure (6) acting through the locking device (2) and damaging the object (4), but with the vertical movement being insufficient adversely to affect secure locking of the object (4) on the support structure (6) by the locking device (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2010
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Neal Marshall, Brian Richard Hallett
  • Publication number: 20110303800
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes a first substantially horizontal member positioned adjacent to first and second elongated substantially vertical member members. The first substantially horizontal member has a channel formed in its rear side. The channel is sized and configured to receive wiring for display devices. The first substantially horizontal member is supported or attached to first and second collars positioned on the first and second elongated substantially vertical members such that movement of the first and second collars adjusts a vertical position of the first substantially horizontal member. One or more display devices, such as LCD screens or computer monitors, may be positioned on the first substantially horizontal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: KNOLL, INC.
    Inventors: Richard Sapper, Ronald Snyder
  • Patent number: 8073502
    Abstract: A portable radio communication equipment includes an upper cover part, a lower cover part, a first set of elongate arms having first ends and second ends, said first ends being connected to said upper part by a first set of joints and said second ends being connected to said lower part by a second set of joints. The equipment may include a second set of arms having first ends and second ends, said first ends being connected to said upper part by a third set of joints, and said second ends being connected to said lower part by a fourth set of joints, wherein said joints provide at least three axes of rotation between said arms and said cover parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB
    Inventors: Anders Per Malthe, Nils Risberg
  • Patent number: 8069598
    Abstract: An adjustable display board system comprises a display board, first and second grippers, first and second racks, and a handle. The first and second grippers are coupled to the display and include a plurality of teeth. The first and second racks are mounted to a rigid structure and include a plurality of teeth generally greater than the number of teeth of the first and second grippers. The teeth of the first and second grippers mesh with the teeth of the first and second racks to maintain the vertical position of the display board. The handle is pushed to disengage the grippers from the racks and allow vertical motion of the display board. The adjustable display board system also comprises a display board, a linear actuator unit, and one or more pivot arms. The linear actuator unit includes a movable actuator rod and is coupled to the one or more pivot arms, which in turn is coupled to the display board. Motion of the actuator rod is converted to raising and lowering of the display board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Inventors: Jorge Garcia, Sam Minnich
  • Patent number: 8066234
    Abstract: A large-screen image display apparatus includes a stand for supporting the display module, which has a leg portion. The leg portion of the stand is inserted into the main frame. The leg portion and the main frame are fastened together at a first screw hole formed through the leg portion. In addition, the leg portion and a fixing part of the outer frame are fastened together at a second screw hole formed through the leg portion. The first screw hole and the second screw hole are formed on different faces of the leg portion and at different heights. This can provide a large-screen image display apparatus with a less-wobble, high-safety, high-reliability, and low-cost stand-attaching structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventors: Mika Ri, Masahiro Yamamoto, Yutaka Yamada, Kohei Miyoshi, Teppei Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8047479
    Abstract: An elevating device with a latching function including a supporting rack, a supporting seat, a constant force spring and a latching member. The supporting seat moves longitudinally with respect to the supporting rack, and has a shaft rod automatically recovering towards a central line thereof. An arrow-shaped positioning block is installed in a front end of the latching member, a positioning concave slot is formed at bottom ends of a first and a second guiding planes of the positioning block. When the shaft rod moves with the supporting seat in the supporting rack, the shaft rod moves downwardly along the first guiding plane to enter the positioning concave slot forming a latching status. When the shaft rod moves downwardly in the positioning concave slot, the shaft rod is released from the positioning concave slot forming a releasing status, and the shaft rod moves upwardly along the second guiding plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lien-Ming Liu
  • Patent number: 7988107
    Abstract: A stemware holder for holding a stem of a stemware in a wire-frame dish rack. The dish rack comprises a bottom wall formed by wires with multiple tines extending from the bottom wall. The stemware holder comprises a stem holder configured to hold the stem, a rack mount configured to couple the stem holder to the dish rack, and a radial lock configured to releasably hold the stem holder at multiple radial positions relative to an axis generally perpendicular to the bottom wall when the stemware holder is mounted to the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Whirlpool Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin B. Miller, Danielle Marie Hafling, John Irven Smith, Sandra C. Steward
  • Publication number: 20110173900
    Abstract: A mounting system is provided for supporting equipment such as solar module arrays on a rooftop or other underlying surface. The mounting system includes a pipe, and a grasp section. These couple to a base that is extended into or otherwise integrated with the underlying surface. The pipe may be coupled so as to extend a height from the underlying surface. The grasp section is coupled to a top section of the pipe and is structured to secure to a section of the solar module array when the solar module array is installed on the underlying surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Joshua Reed Plaisted, Brian West
  • Patent number: 7967269
    Abstract: A roller type adjustable screen fixing apparatus includes: a fixing base, having at least one operating slot; at least one distal plate device disposed at an external side of the distal plate, having at least two distal plates embedded in the operating slot, and slidably moving in the operating slot, and a frame plate disposed at an external side of the distal plate; at least one linking device, having at least one roller installed in the operating slot and linked with the distal plate; and a containing space, defined by the upper frame plates of the corresponding distal plates for installing a screen. The distal plate is contractible in the operating slot for adjusting the containing space, such that the invention can fit screens of different sizes, and provide a convenient replacement and a dynamic adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Portwell, Inc.
    Inventor: Kun-Pei Liu
  • Publication number: 20110147557
    Abstract: A wall mount for a display apparatus to vertically move an apparatus body of the display apparatus in an electromotive manner and a display apparatus having the same are provided. A wire is mounted at the rear of the apparatus body. The wall mount includes a plurality of wire hanging members fixed to a rear of the apparatus; a wire connected between the wire hanging members; a guide member which is configure to move vertically while supporting the wire, to thereby move the apparatus vertically, the guide member not being exposed when the apparatus is viewed from a front of the apparatus; and a base member which is configured to be fixed to the wall to vertically move the guide member in an electromotive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Woo Sung IN, Jae Hoo PARK, Jin Sung KIM
  • Publication number: 20110143583
    Abstract: A cradle for receiving a portable electronic device installed in the cradle includes a housing, a top clamp slidably installed in the housing for permitting the top clamp to move up and down in the housing, the top clamp securing a top of the portable electronic device when the portable electronic device is installed in the cradle, and the portable electronic device making contact with the housing at two or more points for securing the portable electronic device within the cradle, and a height-adjust release button installed on the housing for permitting the top clamp to be raised when the height-adjust release button is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 16, 2011
    Inventors: Matthew Zilmer, Shun-Cheng Hung, Kai-Hung Wang, Tsung-Hsun Wu, Chih-Sheng Chu
  • Publication number: 20110089304
    Abstract: A household lift is provided with a stationary base and rack, wherein the movement of the drive gears and an associated movable portion is supported for linear motion parallel to the rack by at least a pair of extensible slides that are oriented at approximately right angles to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Paul J. Fenelon
  • Publication number: 20110079695
    Abstract: A TV set lifter comprises a guide rail (8), a guiding component (4), a TV set support (1) and a lifting mechanism (9). The guiding component is connected to the TV set support directly or indirectly and there is a rolling or sliding fit between the guiding component and the guide rail. There is a transmission connection between the lifting mechanism and the guiding component, the guide rail includes a face board (8-1) and two side boards (8-2), the lifting mechanism is positioned on the back of the face board, and the TV set support is positioned on the front of the face board. The device is decorative and can be produced easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Zhimin Sun
  • Patent number: 7918428
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus of a display device is provided that includes a fixing unit, one or more sliding units, and a device connecting part. The fixing unit may be fixed to a mounting position. The sliding units may be rotatably connected to the fixing unit. The device connecting part may be rotatable relative to the sliding unit and may be coupled with the display device. The sliding unit may include a first sliding member rotatable relative to the fixing unit, and a second sliding member slidable relative to the first sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Byung Hee Kim, Tae Gewn Kim, Kyung Wook Kim
  • Publication number: 20110073732
    Abstract: An anesthesia equipment lift which couples to a table to provide an anesthesia equipment mount surface coupled to a lift element which travels from a first location to a second location to position mounted inhalation anesthesia equipment proximate to a patient located on the table surface to perform inhalation anesthesia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Dean Leonard
  • Publication number: 20110071683
    Abstract: A mount apparatus 1 for a flat panel display (FPD) comprises a number of interconnected components which include a set of wall brackets 2, 3, an electro-mechanical control system 4 and a FPD mounting system comprising a set of mounting arms 8, 9 arranged generally parallel with the wall brackets. A cross-arm 11 is provided for pivotal attachment to the lower one 9 of the mounting arms 9 and to a distal end of the lower wall bracket 3. The control system 4 is arranged to move the apparatus between a number of positions, including a parked position in which the FPD can be supported almost flush to a wall. Operation of said FPD to an ON state initiates movement of said mounting system away from the wall to permit ventilation. An intermediate position allows for cooling before the FPD is automatically returned to its parked position following an OFF or STANDBY command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Paul Turton
  • Patent number: 7896300
    Abstract: A supporting mount mounts a device to a post and is removably fixed to the post without being fastened thereto by any penetrating fastener. A front panel is at the front post face and has the device fixed thereto. A pair of opposing side panels are at respective side post faces. Each side panel has a lower lateral edge connecting to the front panel, an upper lateral portion distal from the front panel, and a hook at about the upper lateral portion. A connecting element at the back post face engages the hooks at the upper lateral portions of the side panels. The mount pivots into frictional contact with the back post face at the top portion of the connecting element and with the front post face at a bottom portion of the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Donato LaRossa
  • Publication number: 20110012002
    Abstract: A safety device, comprising: a mounting arrangement operable to receive and support a lower portion of a ladder; and a support assembly upon which the device may rest, the support assembly comprising a plurality of elongate support members, each of which has a pair of ground contacting locations on which the device may rest and is independently pivotable with respect to the mounting arrangement around a point located between the ground contacting locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Le Masurier, John Phillips
  • Patent number: 7867393
    Abstract: The support element (4) is provided with a plurality of connectors (7), (8), (11) which receive corresponding counter-connectors of a blood treatment device. The support element is also predisposed to include a fluid distribution circuitry cooperating with the blood treatment device in order to provide an integrated module for blood treatment. An assembly process of the integrated module for blood treatment is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Gambro Lundia AB
    Inventors: Jacques Duchamp, Aziz Aberkane, Gabriel Meyssonnier, Dominique Pouchoulin
  • Patent number: 7857271
    Abstract: A surgical tool holder that includes a holding member with a clamping jaw, which is movable between open and clamping positions. A gripping member is configured to supportingly grip a surgical tool and is selectively placed in a rotatable or fixed association with the holding member. Engagement portions of the holding member and gripping member are engagable to block rotation therebetween to obtain the fixed association.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Automated Medical Products Corporation
    Inventor: John Lees
  • Publication number: 20100321876
    Abstract: A computer system having a monitor includes a bracket fixed to a back cover of the monitor. The bracket includes a main body fixed to the back cover, a first fixation board, and a second fixation board. The first fixation board and the second fixation board are movably mounted to the main body. An enclosure is received in a space bounded by the main body, the first fixation board, and the second fixation board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicants: HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Lei Liu, Xiao-Zhu Chen
  • Patent number: 7839635
    Abstract: An adjustable filler panel assembly, configured for use in an electronic equipment enclosure, includes a first panel and a second panel, each adapted to block airflow. The first panel has pairs of horizontally aligned adjustment openings formed therein, and the second panel has a pair of horizontally aligned attachment members disposed near one end. The first and second panels are connected to one another in an overlapping arrangement to form an air-blocking panel assembly with the attachment members of the second panel being aligned with and connected to a pair of adjustment openings of the first panel. In addition, the first panel and the second panel are telescopically adjustable relative to one another such that a length of the air-blocking panel assembly is selectively adjustable to fill at least a portion of an opening in the electronic equipment enclosure, thereby blocking air from flowing through the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Chatsworth Products, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Brian Donowho, Richard Evans Lewis, II