Horizontally Sliding Patents (Class 248/298.1)
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Publication number: 20090266954Abstract: A computer support is attachable to a chair. The computer support has a top support means, a first pivoting means, and an alignment means. The top support means has a first surface joined to a second surface. The first pivoting means allows at least partial rotation movement of the top support about a first pivot point. The alignment means moves at least a portion of the computer support along a horizontal plane. A frame means attaches the top support means to a chair. The computer support provides a first use position mounted to an external body and a lap use position separated from an external body.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventor: John R. Kordecki
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Publication number: 20090236487Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of a platform telescoping system which comprises a platform, a first supporting arm, a second supporting arm, a telescopic driving mechanism which comprises a first power output, end and a rotational driving mechanism which comprises a second power output end. The first power output end is integrated with the second supporting arm and causes the second supporting arm to move in a first direction, and the second power output end is integrated with the platform and causes the platform to pivot between a first position and a second position. The second supporting arm telescopes with respect to the first supporting arm for adjusting the position of the platform. The space occupied by the platform telescoping system may be reduced while its functions enhanced.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Applicant: SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhiyuan SHI, Xiaohong CHEN
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Publication number: 20090212185Abstract: A motor mount assembly is disclosed. The motor mount assembly comprises a motor mount body, a saddle bracket and at least one clamp member. The motor mount body is defined by a bottom surface and a top surface. The clamp member selectively attaches to a portion of the saddle bracket. The saddle bracket is mounted to the motor mount body for selective pivot motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Inventor: Jon Horgas
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Publication number: 20090206213Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, an adjustable hanging device for securing an object to a wall including a frame defining a number of substantially parallel slots and being securable to a wall, and a hook for supporting an object and being selectively moveable along each of the plurality of slots in a sliding direction to adjust an orientation of the object relative to the wall. Each of the slots can have a closed end to prevent the hook from disengaging the frame while moving in the sliding direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventor: James A. Morgenroth
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Patent number: 7559522Abstract: A multilayer tray system especially for a hospital bed having side rails includes a first rectangular structure having hooks along each lateral edge for being supported on the top edge of the side rails, the first rectangular structure has cavities formed in the upper surface for disposition of such items as a tissue box, drinking glass or miscellaneous items. A second rectangular tray is selectively connected to the first rectangular support. The second tray has a planar upper surface for providing a writing surface thereon. The tray is aligned relative to the rectangular structure and slidably maintained on the rectangular structure by means of a pair of parallel brackets extending from the lower surface of the tray.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 14, 2009Inventor: John D. Hlatky
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Patent number: 7543781Abstract: The invention relates to an improved anchor for installing a lectern, comprising a support column (1) which is fixed to an electric cable guide (5) by means of a base (3). According to the invention, one of the lateral edges of the base (3) comprises a rib (7) which corresponds to a longitudinal recess (14) on the inner part of one of the sides of the guide (5), while the other side of the base (3) comprises a crimp (8) which can be engaged with an inner step (15) on the other side of the guide (5).Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2005Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Figueras International Seating, S.AInventor: José Figueras Mitjans
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Patent number: 7537189Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a display device is provided. The apparatus includes a hanger assembly and a supporter assembly. The hanger assembly allows an upper side and a lower side of the display device to move back and forth with the display device fixed. The supporter assembly on which the hanger assembly is mounted and whose horizontal width is controlled to adjust a position of the hanger assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2006Date of Patent: May 26, 2009Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Yu Young Jung, Chan Han Kim
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Publication number: 20090050763Abstract: An in-wall mount for supporting an electronic display from a wall. The in-wall mount includes a wall interface structure, a display interface structure, and an extensible arm assembly. The display interface structure is selectively outwardly shiftable relative to the wall interface structure between a first position wherein the display interface structure is proximate the wall interface structure and a second position wherein the display interface structure is spaced apart from the wall interface structure, the display interface structure rising vertically relative to the wall interface structure as the display interface structure is shifted from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2008Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Jay Dittmer
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Patent number: 7494181Abstract: An apparatus and method for supporting the rider of a pedaled device, such as a bicycle. One preferred apparatus includes first and second seat portions independently pivotable about a generally horizontal axis normal to a frame plane of the bicycle to allow, during bike pedaling, substantially unimpeded downward movement of the rear of the rider's upper-thighs, while the rider's buttocks remain free to contact the seat portions. The seat portions are preferably configured to jointly support the rider and to provide a gap for the rider's groin. The seat portions are preferably secured to the bicycle frame in a manner that allows adjustable lateral rotation in relation to the bicycle frame, further facilitating the rider's freedom of movement during pedaling.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2006Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Inventor: Samuel Tucker
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Patent number: 7494101Abstract: A hook-on type rail includes a main body, a front hooking member adjustably connected to a rear end of the main body, and a second hooking member adjustably connected to a front end of the main body. The first hooking member has two sideward projected hooks for firmly located in two insertion holes on a rear post of a sectional rack. The second hooking member includes two sideward projected lugs for fitly inserting into two insertion holes on a front post of the sectional rack to prevent the rail from moving up or down, and two vertically movable hooks bearing against one side of the two lugs for extending into and hooking on the same insertion holes to firmly hold the rail to the front post. Therefore, the rail may be stably hooked on the posts of the sectional rack for a drawer or the like to safely slide thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Protrend Co., LtdInventor: Henry Chen
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Patent number: 7488126Abstract: A camera stabilizer having a base onto which a camera is mountable. Two support members attach to the base by adjustable rods on each support member. A void in the base component facilitates placement of a user's hand therethrough for camera lens or other adjustments. A leveling device on the stabilizer permits a user to obtain a horizontally true picture. A mirror on the stabilizer permits a user to direct an external remote control device from the rear, onto the mirror, and reflected into a photosensor on the camera.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Inventor: Rolando Gonzales
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Publication number: 20080296455Abstract: A bracket for connecting a slide assembly to a rack having any one of multiple hole standards. The bracket includes a first portion defining a first surface that contacts the rack and a second portion that defines a second surface that contacts the rack. The first portion and the second portion cooperate to capture a portion of the rack therebetween. The bracket further includes a first projection sized and shaped to engage a first rack hole standard and a second projection sized and shaped to engage a second rack hole standard. The bracket may also include additional projections configured to engage additional hole standards.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Patty J. Brock, Ramiro Perez
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Patent number: 7451955Abstract: A wall-mounting structure allowing an object to be supported such as furniture or an electrical appliance to freely move on the wall surface and capable of preventing the aesthetic appearance of the wall surface from being impaired, including a mounting plate to which the object to be supported is fixed and slide support members for movably supporting the mounting plate on the wall surface, in which each of the slide support members is composed of a track rail which has a substantially rectangular section and ball rolling surfaces on the both side surfaces thereof, and moving blocks assembled with the track rail through a large number of balls.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2004Date of Patent: November 18, 2008Assignee: THK Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akihiro Teramachi, Kaoru Hoshide, Kentaro Eto
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Patent number: 7443669Abstract: A heat dissipating device for a data storage device includes a bracket configured for receiving the data storage device, a heat sink received in the bracket configured for dissipating heat from the data storage device, and a fastener. The bracket has two sidewalls. A slot is defined in each sidewall of the bracket. The fastener has two free ends fixed in the slots of the bracket respectively for pressing the heat sink to closely contact with the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhen-Xing Ye, Ke Sun
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Publication number: 20080224008Abstract: A hanger bar for supporting a recessed light fixture is attachable to ceiling joists or a T-bar grid of a drop down ceiling. First and second bars of the hanger bar slide and telescope. First and second spring clips are detachably coupled to the brackets at the ends of the first and second bars, respectively. Each of the first and second clips has a pair of downwardly extending arms bent inwardly toward one another, a first leg extending from a first arm, a second leg extending from a second arm, and an outwardly-extending foot on the second leg. The spring clips snap on to the T-bar grid. Each bracket includes a nail that is angled away from the hanger bar and downward so that the nail head is below the level of the hanger bar. The angled nails enable easy hammer strikes to attach the hanger bar to ceiling joists without accidental hammer blows to the hanger bar.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: September 18, 2008Applicant: CORDELIA LIGHTING, INC.Inventors: Dean Dal Ponte, Fred H. Erickson, Huan Nguyen, John H. Wandrey
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Publication number: 20080217497Abstract: A server rack includes a base and a receiving bracket secured to the base. The base includes a pair of parallel guiding rails. A limiting member is formed on each guiding rail and extends along a first direction. A horizontal guiding slot is defined in the limiting member along an extension direction of each guiding rail. The receiving bracket is supported on and slidable long the guiding rails in the first direction, including a pair of opposite sidewalls parallel to the guiding rails. A horizontal sliding portion is formed on each sidewall of the receiving bracket corresponding to the guiding slot of the limiting member, and engaged with the guiding slot in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction when the receiving bracket is entirely retracted into the base, to prevent the receiving bracket shaking relative to the base during shipment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: CHIEH YANG, HUNG-CHIEH CHANG, LI-PING CHEN
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Patent number: 7407225Abstract: An improved saddle for bicycles includes a device for coupling the saddle to a saddle sleeve to be coupled to the bicycle framework and comprising a saddle frame, defining an elongated central body, having an open slot, lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the saddle sleeve, the central body being encompassed by an open bushing engageable with the arms of a fork coupled to the saddle sleeve, the bushing being adapted to be clamped by a locking pin passing through the open slot.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 5, 2008Assignee: Selle Italia S.r.l.Inventor: Riccardo Bigolin
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Patent number: 7392551Abstract: A bathing enclosure has a wall arrangement which supports one or more hanging accessories, such as a towel hook, soap dish and bottle rack. Multiple wall sections are mounted so that their top and bottom edges are spaced apart to create a lateral gap therebetween. The gap permits a hanger end of the accessories to fit up and over the upper edges of the wall sections. The accessories can be slid horizontally in the gap and either extend to the inside or outside of the enclosure. Preferably, adjacent wall sections overlap vertically and tilt backward toward the inside of the enclosure from top to bottom.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Kohler Co.Inventor: Jason T. Lanius
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Patent number: 7389911Abstract: A mailbox mounting apparatus comprises three elongated members, a mounting bracket and a mailbox attachment bracket. A first one of the elongated members is movably attached to a second one of the elongated members for enabling the first and second elongated members to be moved between a respective stacked configuration and a respective extended configuration. The second one of the elongated members is movably attached to a third one of the elongated members for enabling the second and third elongated members to be moved between a respective stacked configuration and a respective extended configuration. The mounting bracket is attached to the first one of the elongated members. The mounting bracket is specifically configured for being attached to a mailbox support structure. The mailbox attachment bracket is attached to a third one of the elongated members. The mailbox attachment bracket is specifically configured for mating with a base portion of a mailbox.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Inventor: Joseph Francis Ruocco
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Publication number: 20080116318Abstract: An extendable and retractable assembly comprising a mounting member attached to a support structure disposed inside an aperture in a wall. The assembly has a telescoping arm with a first and a second end. The first end of the telescoping arm is attached to the mounting member and the second end of the telescoping arm is attached to a rotation member. A control device is connected to the second end of the telescoping arm by the rotation member. When the telescoping arm is extended such that the control device is no longer stowed inside the aperture in the wall, the control device can rotate at least partially around an axis substantially perpendicular to the telescoping arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.Inventors: Mark Edward Wesley, Timothy Andrew Birkmann, Brian Douglas Stamm, Craig Cunningham
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Patent number: 7365971Abstract: A mounting mechanism includes a computer chassis (20), a bracket (30) defining a pair of slideways (341, 342) in a sidewall (34) thereof for receiving corresponding sliding members (12) of a storage device (10), a power supply (50) rotatably attached in the computer chassis, and a fastening piece (40) attached to the sidewall of the bracket. The fastening piece has a tilted portion (42), and a blocking portion (44). When the power supply is rotated inwardly, a retention member (56) of the power supply presses the tilted portion toward the sidewall, so that the blocking portion blocks the sliding member of the storage device in a corresponding slideway of the bracket. The storage device is thus secured in the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2004Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Yan-Xi Yang
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Publication number: 20080087781Abstract: A slide bracket allowing front access for dismounting includes an end plate disposed to the bracket, suspension blocks disposed on the end plate, and a retaining member provided on the bracket. The end plate has a front part and a rear part opposite to each other. The retaining member has a locating end facing in the direction of the rear part of the end plate to execute resilient motion. A limiting member is provided at the rear part of the end plate. A slot is disposed in the front part of the end plate to connect through the locating end of the retaining member. A releasing member passes through the slot to execute trigger operation against the locating end of the retaining member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, Shih-Long Huang, Shun-Ho Yang, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Publication number: 20080078908Abstract: A power seat slide apparatus includes a lower rail adapted to be provided on a floor of a vehicle, an upper rail slidably supported by the lower rail and adapted to support a seat for a vehicle, a screw member supported by the upper rail and the lower rail, a feed nut member arranged on one of the lower rail and the upper rail and threaded onto the screw member, a retaining bracket arranged on the other one of the lower rail and the upper rail and the screw member being positioned in the retaining bracket, a first engaging member and a second engaging member arranged on the screw member so as to oppose each other via the retaining bracket and cooperatively sandwiching the retaining bracket in an axial direction of the screw member, and a drive unit transmitting a rotating drive force to the screw member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2007Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Yoshitaka KOGA
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Patent number: 7316379Abstract: A mounting bracket apparatus for adjustably supporting a flat panel display from a wall. The mounting bracket includes a wall bracket, a display bracket and two traversing mounts. The traversing mounts are supportively disposed between the wall bracket and the display bracket, and driven along a pair of substantially parallel linear axes by a pair of actuators enabling vertical adjustment of the display bracket. The traversing mounts are flexibly coupled between the wall bracket and the display bracket, thereby enabling misalignment of the positions to adjust the skew of the display bracket relative to the wall bracket.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Inventor: Jonathan W. Graham
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Patent number: 7316378Abstract: An adjustable bracket assembly for mounting an electronic display device to a shelf, such as, for example, a shelf of a retail store. The adjustable bracket assembly allows for the mounting of an electronic display device to shelving of different width and does not require any alteration of the shelving. The electronic display device may be mounted at different locations with respect to the shelf. The design of the adjustable bracket assembly preferably allows for useable shelf space to exist behind the electronic display device once it is installed to the shelf. The adjustable bracket assembly may also allow for attachment of a printer, or a printer housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2004Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Micro Industries CorporationInventors: Michael A. Curran, James Hogan, Gary Peck
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Patent number: 7290746Abstract: The multi-purpose beverage container holder supported tray assembly: includes a beverage container holder component and a tray component hingedly coupled to the beverage container holder component and provides one or more utilitarian support surfaces that may be used for various functions such as food and beverage placement, writing, and other activities where a stable, conveniently positioned surface is desired; and is adapted for use in theaters, stadiums, indoor and outdoor sports arenas, convention halls, home entertainment centers, and the like. The multi-purpose tray assembly is portable and removably supported in the seat arm beverage container holders (cup holders) normally found on the seating in the locations listed above. The position of the tray component of the tray assembly can be easily adjusted to suit the user and position the utilitarian support surface of the tray component in a location most convenient for the intended use.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventors: Nicky B. Macias, Raul A. Landa
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Patent number: 7240707Abstract: A portable work bench station having a base with a flat plate having four holes for securing to the work bench. The base has a longitudinal hollow receiver opening to the outside edge of the work bench. The portable work bench station has a receiver arm having outside dimensions smaller than the inside dimensions of the longitudinal hollow receiver so the receiver arm mates to and slidingly engages the hollow interior diameter of the longitudinal hollow receiver in telescopic fashion. The receiver arm has a mounting plate. The portable work bench station has an L-shaped tool mount which adjustably attaches to the mounting plate and to which is attached the tool to be used. The L-shaped tool mount has a horizontal wing and a vertical wing. The vertical wing is secured to the mounting plate and the horizontal wing has a plurality of apertures for receiving a fastening device such that a tool, vise, grinder, etc., can be securely fastened to the L-shaped tool mount.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Inventor: Russell Lee Schweitzer
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Patent number: 7210662Abstract: A display device includes a display panel having a front surface for display, a rear surface, and two opposite lateral sides. A supporting unit includes a mounting seat adapted to be mounted fixedly on a supporting surface, and a foldable suspension arm having a first end connected pivotally to the mounting seat, and a second end opposite to the first end and attached to the rear surface of the display panel. The suspension arm includes a plurality of suspension arm sections, each of which is connected pivotally to an adjacent one of the suspension arm sections such that the second end of the suspension arm is movable relative to the first end of the suspension arm.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Lo-I Cheng
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Patent number: 7198241Abstract: A system is provided for mounting a computer component. The system has at least one rail with first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion defines a recess. The second mounting portion has at least one detent. The system also has first and second supports. The first support has an extension extending into the recess and allows sliding of the first mounting portion relative to the first support. The second support defines at least one aperture that receives the detent and limits sliding of the second mounting portion relative to the second support.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: Linsys CorporationInventors: John A. Helgenberg, Kenneth J. Neeld
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Patent number: 7180734Abstract: A mounting assembly for data storage device includes a data storage device (10) with fixing holes (14) along two opposite sidewalls, a cage (20) receiving the data storage device, a fixing member (40) and an elastic portion (50). The cage defines a plurality of mounting holes (28) corresponding to the fixing holes. The fixing member movably engages with the cage. A plurality of attaching pins (44) is extended from the fixing member. A resilient member (30) deformed under pressure comprises two wings and received between the cage and the fixing member. When the resilient member is deformed, the fixing member is forced apart from the cage and the elastic portion is compressed; when the resilient member reinstates, the compressed elastic portion pushes the fixing member to approach the cage, so that the attaching pins on the fixing member can be automatically inserted into or retreated from the fixing holes of the data storage device.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 20, 2007Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xiao-Zhong Jing
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Patent number: 7137227Abstract: A structural brace apparatus and method provides support between a primary building component and a secondary building component, the primary building component having X and Y axis deflections relative to the secondary building component. The brace includes a first support arm having a longitudinal axis, the first arm extending from and adapted to be secured to the primary building component, the first arm longitudinal axis being positioned at an intermediate angle between the primary building component X and Y axis deflections. The brace also includes a second support arm extending from and adapted to be secured to the secondary building component, the second arm has a slidable engagement with the first arm for reciprocative movement substantially parallel to the first arm longitudinal axis, wherein the brace is operative to reduce transmission of the X and Y axis deflections from the primary building component to the secondary building component.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Inventor: Robert Michael Franz
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Patent number: 7102886Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a cage (10), and a drive bracket (30). The cage has a pair of side panels (14a, 14b), and a front panel (16). Each of the side panel defines a first slideway (21) and a second slideway (25). The front panel defines a screw hole (28). The drive bracket includes a pair of side walls (36). Each side wall attachingly receives a first sliding member (50) and a locking member (70), and forms a second sliding member (40). A slot (26) is defined in each of the second slideway. The locking member includes a protrusion (78) defining a through hole (80). In assembly, the drive bracket is pushed into the cage, with the second and first sliding member sliding along the second and the first slideways. A thumbscrew (90) is extended the through hole and engages in the screw hole to secure the drive bracket in the cage.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Wen-Tang Peng, Guang-Yi Zhang
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Patent number: 7079382Abstract: A mounting mechanism includes a computer chassis (90), a bracket (10) defining a pair of slideways (14, 16) in a sidewall (11) thereof for receiving corresponding sliding members (44) of a storage device (40), a power supply (80) rotatably attached in the computer chassis, and a hook (60, 60?) pivotally attached to the sidewall of the bracket. The hook is for retaining the sliding members of the storage device in the slideways of the bracket. The power supply is rotated to engage the bracket and the hook thereby securing the storage device in the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: HON HAI Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Ling-Lai Wang
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Patent number: 7036783Abstract: A drive bracket (10) includes a locking device (30) to secure data storage devices (50) therein. The drive bracket has a bottom plate (11), and first and second side plates (12, 13). A plurality of slots (16) is defined in the side plates. The locking device is attached to the first side plate, and defines openings (31) corresponding to the slots. Two connecting arms (33) extend from the locking device in each opening. A handle (34) extends forwardly and outwardly from the connecting arms. A fastening portion (35) extends rearward and inwardly from the handle between junctions of the handle and the connecting arms. Pins (54) of each data storage device slide in the slots, with one leading pin riding over the fastening portion, and restrained by an end of the fastening portion. When the handle is pushed, the fastening portion is moved outwardly, and disengaged from the leading pin.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun Lung Chen, Da Long Sun
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Patent number: 7036782Abstract: Electrical box mounting brackets for use in mounting electrical brackets between structural members in walls, floors or ceilings, such as, for example, between wall studs, ceiling joists or floor joists, and including brackets made of component sections that are fastened together in fixed relationship to each other, as well as brackets made of component parts in which the length sections are made to be in sliding relationship to each other, to provide an adjustable bracket that may be used between structural members separated by predetermined distances, such as 16 inches, 24 inches, or other distances.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 2, 2006Assignee: Team Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: James F. Cheatham, Fred Milne
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Patent number: 7035089Abstract: A portable electronic device with a hidden keyboard has a portable electronic device body, a keyboard body and a pair of pivotal shafts. The portable electronic device body has an indentation portion formed in a rear thereof and a pair of pivotal holes formed thereon near a lower end of the indentation portion. The keyboard body has two keyboard half portions separate from each other. The pivotal shafts are connected between the pivotal holes of the indentation portion and inner upper corner positions of the keyboard half portions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: Lite-On Technology CorporationInventor: Tsung-Jen Chuang
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Patent number: 7000879Abstract: A camera stabilizer having a base onto which a camera is mountable. Two support members attach to the base by adjustable rods on each support member. A leveling device on the stabilizer permits a user to obtain a horizontally true picture. A mirror on the stabilizer permits a user to direct an external remote control device from the rear, onto the mirror, and reflected into a photosensor on the camera.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2003Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Inventor: Rolando Gonzales
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Patent number: 6874736Abstract: A keyboard support platform including a keyboard support member adapted to support a keyboard and having a front edge adapted to be positioned adjacent a user. The keyboard support member includes first and second opposite side edges defining a width therebetween. A first mouse support surface is movably mounted to the keyboard member and movably positioned adjacent the first side edge to provide adjustment of the first mouse support surface. A second mouse support surface is movably mounted to the keyboard support member and movably positioned adjacent the second side edge of the keyboard support member to provide adjustment of the second mouse support surface. A palm rest is adjustably mounted to the keyboard support member adjacent the front edge and repositionable between a first position wherein at least a portion of the palm rest extends in front of the first mouse support surface, and a second position wherein at least a portion of the palm rest extends in front of the second mouse support surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2000Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Steelcase Development CorporationInventors: David K. Jones, Joseph D. Ruedinger, Jason E. Begin
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Patent number: 6854699Abstract: A cup holder device includes an attachment base, a holder main member, and a holder arm formed of first to third arms. The first arm has one end part rotatably supported to the holder main member, and the other end part with a first placement portion where the container bottom can be placed. The second arm has one end part rotatably supported to the other end part of the first arm through a first link portion, and a second placement portion at the one end part. In an unfolded state, the second placement portion continues from the first placement portion to support the container bottom. The third arm includes one end part rotatably supported to the other end part of the second arm, and the other end part rotatably supported to the holder main member through a second link portion. Thus, the cup holder device can be made compact and stably hold a container.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: Nifco Inc.Inventor: Satoshi Nishizawa
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Publication number: 20040232299Abstract: A linear-motion device has: a slider provided onto a guide rail relatively movably; and a plurality of rolling elements for causing the slider to move relatively in a longitudinal direction of the guide rail; whereby the slider comprising a slider block having rolling-element rolling grooves that oppose to rolling- element rolling grooves formed on the guide rail, and end caps that close both-end openings of the rolling-element rolling paths formed between the rolling-element rolling grooves on the slider block and the rolling-element rolling grooves on the guide rail, and rolling-element return paths for returning the rolling elements, which have rolled in the rolling-element rolling paths, are formed on the slider block, wherein the rolling-element return paths comprises a groove portion formed on an outer surface of the slider block along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail, and a cover member for covering the groove portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2002Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicant: NSK LTD.Inventors: Soichiro Kato, Takumi Nakagawa, Naoki Inokai, Kazuo Kanazawa
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Patent number: 6817587Abstract: A mobile computer rack is constructed to include a mounting plate and a carrier plate relatively slidably coupled to each other, a spring connected between the carrier plate and the mounting plate and adapted to pull the carrier plate and the mounting plate toward each other, a front sliding track and a rear sliding track respectively located on the carrier plate and the mounting plate and adapted to hold down a mobile computer on the mobile compute rack when the carrier plate pulled out of the mounting plate, and a plurality of sliding retainers respectively mounted in the front and rear sliding tracks and adapted to secure the loaded mobile computer in position.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2002Date of Patent: November 16, 2004Inventor: Chin-Chih Lin
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Patent number: 6764444Abstract: A surgical retractor system including: a surgical retractor for retracting tissue surrounding an opening; and an attachment member having a linear or non-linear edge along a length; and an accessory device for use with the surgical retractor, the accessory device having a channel in sliding engagement with the edge along the length, the channel being the other of linear and non-linear along a width thereof such that the accessory device is movable along the length of the edge into a desired position upon the application of a moving force and locked in the desired position in the absence of the moving force. Also provided are various mounts for disposing the edge in the channel and a pseudoelastic arm for supporting the accessory device from the attachment member, the arm being capable of articulation into a desired position yet also maintaining the desired position during a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Steven Zung-Hong Wu, Christina Joy D'Arrigo, Rohit Tandon
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Publication number: 20040135055Abstract: A mobile patio umbrella support which has an upper module comprising a pair of wheels that roll over the railing much as wheels of a train roll over a railroad track and, to keep the support upright and balanced, a lower module, comprising an arrangement of casters, to block sideway motion by special fitting across the lower horizontal part of the railing. A pole, similar in size and type to the pole of a typical umbrella, and on top of which an umbrella is planted, joins the two modules of the mobile umbrella support together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Benoit Rizk
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Patent number: 6752453Abstract: A seat adjusting device of an exercising cycle includes a support base, an adjusting base, a positioning bolt, and a screw member. Thus, the adjusting base can slide relative to the support bracket of the support base by guidance of the positioning bolt in the adjusting slot of the adjusting base, such that the position of the seat can be adjusted easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the user adjusting the position of the seat. In addition, the position of the seat can be adjusted arbitrarily, so that the user can adjust the seat to the optimum and most comfortable position, so as to fit the user's stature and size, thereby satisfying the user's practical requirements.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2003Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Inventor: Charles Yapp
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Publication number: 20040089779Abstract: A telescoping slide assembly support system includes a stationary slide and a slide support coupled to the stationary slide and to a rack included in an equipment cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventors: William B. Greenwald, Richard C. Evans, Kerry D. Heath, Phillip B. Cutler
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Publication number: 20040084589Abstract: There is disclosed a support extension for mounting stage equipment. The support extension may be attached to a rail. The support extension may include a body and a bolt. The bolt fits into a channel in the rail. The support extension may be quickly easily attached to and removed from the rail by rotating or otherwise engaging the support extension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2003Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventor: Philip Berardi
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Patent number: 6729083Abstract: An adjustable roof support frame is disclosed. This support frame is adapted to support roofs with access holes. The support frame comprises two lateral supports and two cross supports. Preferably, all supports comprise a first and second member, the first member having a substantially C-shaped cross section that is adapted to slidably receive the second member. Fastening holes are provided on each member for receiving fasteners and attaching the two members together. Hook members are provided for attaching the ends of the lateral supports to trusses and L-brackets are used to attach the cross supports to the lateral supports. A truss bridge member is also provided for spanning a truss and attaching two support frames together.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: Jaco Arf, LLCInventor: Jay Soyko
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Patent number: 6702410Abstract: A device for supporting a standard size keyboard tray within an electronics rack or cabinet. The keyboard supporting device includes a slideable shelf and a keyboard tray that is rotatably mounted thereto. The keyboard tray is rotatable between a storage position in which the keyboard tray is substantially perpendicular to the slideable shelf and a use position in which the keyboard tray is substantially parallel to the slideable shelf. A biasing device is included for biasing the keyboard tray toward either the storage position or the use position when the keyboard tray is disposed between the use position and the storage position.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: H & H Industrial Corp.Inventors: Konrad Kusztal, Joseph T. Williamson, Jr., James J. Mackle, Stanley Kowalczuk, Sidney Kleiman, Walter J. Hajduk, III
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Patent number: 6666419Abstract: A bracket assembly is disclosed, which is useful with a combination of an electrical box, a plaster ring, and a fastener or fasteners for fastening the plaster ring to the electrical box, for mounting the combination between two building studs, which are spaced within a range of spacings. The bracket assembly comprises a first bracket and a second bracket, each bracket having a mounting base, which is adapted for mounting to one of the building studs, and each bracket having two parallel legs, which extend from the mounting base of said bracket. At least part of each of the parallel legs of the first bracket is adapted to lie over or under and to slide along at least part of one of the parallel legs of the second bracket, in a telescoping relationship, when the bracket assembly is mounted so that the mounting bases of the brackets are mounted to the building studs, whereby the first and second brackets can be slidably adjusted to accommodate any spacing of the building studs within a range of spacings.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1999Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: 3244 CorporationInventor: Peter A. Vrame
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Patent number: 6662499Abstract: A mounting system for the safety beam units of a garage door opener, the mounting system having two brackets, each bracket having a base with a circular opening and a support, the supports of both brackets being adjustably coupleable together. The mounting system also has a beam unit housing with a cylindrical mounting base fittable through the circular opening in the base of at least one of the brackets. A spring is coupled to the cylindrical mounting base, the spring having at least one end extending beyond a side of the cylindrical mounting base. The beam unit housing being held in position by the at least one spring end extending into contact with the base of least one bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Linear CorporationInventors: Mark Y. Shin, Dat Wai Law, Shiu Yuen Lee