Tilting Support Surface Patents (Class 248/371)
  • Patent number: 9573641
    Abstract: A seat assembly (10) for a bicycle, the seat assembly (10) having a seat (34) and a mounting assembly (50) located proximate a front of the seat (34) and being connected thereto, a hub (22) for receiving mounting assembly (50) in a rotatable manner, the axis of rotation (88) being diagonal with respect to horizontal and vertical planes, the arrangement being such that the seat (34) can move from side to side, and a lower frame member (24) extending between the hub (22) and a seat post mounting element (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jan Wojewodzki
  • Patent number: 9538675
    Abstract: Cases or holders for cell phones, personal digital assistants, portable video/music players, electronic books, electronic tablets and other handheld and/or free-standing display devices, as well as the devices themselves are disclosed. In different embodiments, a versatile protective holder that can allow placement on any surface for hands-free viewing, with full adjustment of viewing angle in landscape and/or portrait orientations; directional sound reflecting and baffling; easier cleaning and viewing of the device's screen; easier grasping by the user; wearing of the device using a belt clip or arm or waist band; as well as attachment to an automobile, bicycle, or other vehicle are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: ZERO CHROMA, LLC.
    Inventors: Brian E. Le Gette, David Reeb
  • Patent number: 9392859
    Abstract: A cervical spine and head supporting device is described herein for supporting a user's head when extended at least partially over the sink or basin. The device maintains alignment of the head with the neck or spine particularly as the user moves their head relative to the device or sink to prevent or minimize straining of the user's neck while washing their hair. The device generally comprises a base which is shaped for positioning within a sink or basin, a support column adjustable attached to the base, a supporting member extending from the support column, and a head support which is shaped to support a posterior region of a head of a user, where the head support is pivotably coupled to the supporting member such that the head support is adjustable with a movement of the head when the head is moved relative to the supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventor: John Barman
  • Patent number: 9310837
    Abstract: A rotating mechanism for a computer or similar device cooperates with a case to hold the computer or similar device in a desired position. The rotating mechanism has a cradle to receive the computer or similar device and a mounting disk to attach to the case. The cradle has an aperture to cooperate with the mounting disk to secure the computer or similar device to the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: WORLD RICHMAN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Iordanka Koleva Mulhern, Saharut Sirichai
  • Patent number: 9241558
    Abstract: A case can include a front cover and a back cover. The back cover can include a back edge, a device support assembly including a main device region and a tab, and a flap including an exposure region and a tab region. The case can include a top edge and a bottom edge. The back cover can be configured to be removably coupled to a first electronic device. The back cover can be configured to be removably coupled to a second electronic device when the first electronic device is not coupled to the back cover. The first electronic device can include a first camera lens and first dimensions. The second electronic device can include a second camera lens and second dimensions different from the first dimensions of the first electronic device. The flap can be configured to be placed in an exposed configuration and a closed configuration. Other embodiments are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Law, Xin Fu
  • Patent number: 9057479
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a wall-mounted aiding mechanism for firmly attaching an object to a vertical wall and which is proofed against external impacts includes a casing, a sliding plate and an adjusting screw. The casing defines a first receiving space to receive the sliding block which performs a collaring or shearing action on a fastener such as a screw. The adjusting screw passes into the receiving space of the casing. The adjusting screw engages with the sliding block to lift the sliding block to a topmost position of the receiving space or disengages with sliding block to let the sliding block drop onto the neck of the fastener and hold it secure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2015
    Assignee: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chien-Hung Lee
  • Patent number: 9047043
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electronic apparatus, including: a base chassis formed as a unitary member from a transparent material and having two faces positioned on the opposite sides to each other and individually formed as a first mounting face section and a second mounting face section; a display unit having a display panel thereon and attached to said first mounting face section of said base chassis; a control circuit board attached to said second mounting face section of said base chassis; and a rear cover attached to said second mounting face section of said base chassis and configured to cover said control circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Shuhei Yukawa, Masafumi Tanaka, Yutaka Ogasawara, Tooru Kuronuma
  • Patent number: 9038979
    Abstract: A multifunctional case is configured for receiving or supporting a portable electronic device. The case includes a first layer and a second layer. The second layer is connected to the first layer by the edges. A receiving space is formed between the first and second layers for receiving the portable electronic device. The second layer is provided with a base portion, a main supporting portion, two side supporting portions and two remaining portions are formed on the second layer. The two side supporting portions and the remaining portions are symmetrically positioned at two sides of the main supporting portion. When the case is folded up as a support, the main supporting portion is angled with the base portion. The remaining portions are stacked on the base portion. The side supporting portions are perpendicular to the remaining portions and the main supporting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Chi Mei Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Li-Houng Lu, Hsin-Yung Yang, Ching-Min Lin, Tzu-Cheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20150122293
    Abstract: A remotely-operable cleaning device having a claw assembly that can manipulate tools and instruments within a vessel. The cleaning device has collapsible tracks allowing it to be placed into small openings and to be expanded once it is passed through the small openings. The claw assembly may include opposing fingerlike projections. The cleaning device may be configured to handle forces from high pressure water lines. The cleaning device may be configured to assembly and disassembly via locking pins. The cleaning device may be transported and/or lowered into a vessel via a lift box or crane of the present invention. The crane may be configured for assembly at a location of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Kenny DesOrmeaux
  • Publication number: 20150114438
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to an apparatus for controlling tilt and pivot movement of an umbrella, or a sunshade positioning device. In one embodiment, the device comprises an umbrella support receiving member, and a positioning and tilt control unit that can be used to retrofit any umbrella to enable the umbrella for quick and easy positioning for maximizing a shaded area throughout the day. The positioning unit can be coupled to an umbrella's support member, or post, towards the bottom of the support member. A receiving member connects the positioning unit to the umbrella support member, and control of the positioning unit causes the support member to move back and forth, thereby changing the angle at which the umbrella is positioned with relation to a surface. The positioning unit can be controlled by hand, or by a small electric motor that actuates the connector coupled to the umbrella support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Mario Jason
  • Patent number: 9004436
    Abstract: A pedestal structure of a cash register display is disclosed, including a base, a supporting arm, a retaining shaft lever, at least one extension spring and a display loading plate. Multiple retaining grooves and an inclined slide walls are arranged on each of two side plates of the base. The supporting arm is pivoted between the two side plates through a first pivot unit, and a first end section of the supporting arm is provided with a slide opening. The retaining shaft lever passes through the slide opening and is positioned in one of the retaining grooves or on the inclined slide wall of each of the side plates. The extension spring is installed between the first pivot unit and the retaining shaft lever. The display loading plate is pivoted on a second end section of the supporting arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Posiflex Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Huang-Yan Chen
  • Publication number: 20150097102
    Abstract: A combination television monitor stand and wall mount is presented. The combination stand and mount has an assembly of parts that can be assembled into two different configurations. The parts assembly includes a base plate, brackets, screws, and a stand cover. In a stand configuration, the described apparatus functions as a table stand for a television or computer monitor. In a wall mount configuration, the described apparatus allows a monitor to be mounted to a wall. A second embodiment provides a stand configuration having a neck pivotably attached to a base plate by a hinge, and a locking lever arm supporting the neck when the neck is in an upright position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy M. Cassidy, Yang DU, He Kaizuan
  • Publication number: 20150090852
    Abstract: A support device is configured to receive an electronic device. The support device includes a base, a holder rotatably mounted to the base, a semi-gear engaged with the holder, an eccentric gear including an shaft inserted into the holder, a wheel module selectively to drive one of the semi-gear and the eccentric gear to rotate, and a rotating module fixed to the wheel module; when the rotating module is rotated in a first direction, the wheel module drives the semi-gear to rotate, so as to make the holder to move up and down with respect to the base; when the rotating module is rotated in a second direction reversed to the first direction, the wheel module drive the eccentric gear to rotate, so as to drive the holder to rotate with respect to the base to adjust an angle between the holder and the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventor: CHIA-SHIH LIN
  • Patent number: 8985543
    Abstract: An apparatus and/or systems related to a case for a mobile device. A protective case may include a stand portion which slides out to an open position for propping up the mobile device at a predetermined angle for viewing by a user. The stand portion has springs which hold the stand portion in the open position or a closed position. As the user switches the viewing orientation of the mobile device (e.g., by physically rotating the mobile device 90 degrees), the stand portion continues to prop up the mobile device at the predetermined angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Superior Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: George Chen, Mervyn Cheung
  • Patent number: 8979058
    Abstract: A tripod head panel device of a tripod head comprises a tripod head panel and a removably mounted snap-fit plate. The tripod head panel comprises a fixed plate, a moveable plate mounted underneath the fixed plate, and a driving plate mounted underneath the moveable plate. The fixed plate comprises a supporting base plate and a first retaining wall protruding upward from the supporting base plate. The moveable plate comprises a supporting base plate and a second retaining wall protruding upward from the supporting base plate, with a driving hole provided in the center of the moveable plate. The driving plate comprises a base mounted underneath the moveable plate and a handle extending from an end of the base, with an offset cam inside the driving hole formed on the seat. The snap-fit plate is mounted on the supporting base plate between the first and the second retaining walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Lap Shun Manufacture Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Shuqiang Li
  • Patent number: 8967569
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
  • Patent number: 8967579
    Abstract: An angle inclining structure for a desk contains a body and an angle inclining structure, the body including two opposite support legs, a horizontal rod, and two support posts connected with the two support legs and a first plate, wherein the angle inclining structure is disposed between the horizontal rod and the first plate and has a holder, a covering member, and a buffer member, the holder includes a locking tab and connects with the horizontal rod, a receiving room to receive a retainer and a pushing element, and a groove to receive a positioning member; the covering member includes a slot, plural tilted recesses, and a locking hole; a free end of the buffer member axially couples with one end of the covering member and a bottom surface of the first plate so that when the first plate axially rotates upwardly, the covering member slides on the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sing Bee Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 8960627
    Abstract: A curved track can be attached to a chassis. An extension can be attached to a base. The chassis can be attached to the base. The extension can be in contact with the curved track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Jean G. Atallah, John William Pennington, Jr., John J. Briden
  • Patent number: 8960630
    Abstract: A support structure includes: a base, having an accommodation slot; a support portion, having a first end and a second end, in which the first end is connected to the base and the second end is received in the accommodation slot; and an elastic part, located at the first end of the support portion and encapsulated by the support portion, in which when the first end experiences a force, the elastic part generates an elastic deformation to make the second end extend beyond the accommodation slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Dongguan Techsoon Digital Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Bin Fu
  • Patent number: 8950715
    Abstract: A support apparatus has a positioning disc mounted on a sucking disc. An operation disc is mounted on the positioning disc and has a receiving hole. Two bevel ribs are arc-shaped, are formed on and protrude along an inner wall of the receiving hole. The sucking disc has a column mounted through the positioning disc and the receiving hole of the operation disc. A pin is mounted through the column, with two ends of the pin protruding beyond the column and abutting against the two bevel ribs of the operation disc. By rotating the operation disc to axially move the pin upon abutting against the bevel ribs to pull the sucking disc, the sucking disc can be adhered to a tablet PC. A pivotable stand connected to the positioning disc can be rested on a desk to facilitate viewing at any angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Mao-Tung Chiu, Daphne Su
  • Publication number: 20150034789
    Abstract: A quick mount connector allows for easy rotation of an object, such as an antenna. The connector has a base, a coupling member and an object mount. The base is configured for connection to a surface and includes base teeth around an inner circumference. The coupling member is configured to be inserted into the base and rotates relative the base about a first axis of rotation. The coupling member has a cylindrical portion with mating teeth along its outer circumference; the mating teeth are configured to engage the base teeth. The object mount attaches to the coupling member and rotates relative the coupling member about a second axis of rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Don Ferguson, Mircea Paun, Steve Taylor
  • Publication number: 20150001365
    Abstract: A tripod head for receiving an optical device, comprising a cylinder-shaped housing having a connection device for a tripod at one end, and comprising a plane-symmetrical body arranged such that it can pivot in the housing, and comprising a locking device for clamping the plane-symmetrical body, wherein the plane-symmetrical body is a hollow and two-piece joint ball, the cavity of which forms an installation space and a guide for a pivoting part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Philippe VOGT
  • Patent number: 8915477
    Abstract: An auxiliary support device for flip touch screen includes a main body and an upper cover having a touch panel. The main body is preformed with a cavity for assembling with a base seat. The upper cover is preformed with an elongated recess corresponding to the cavity. A slide rail is assembled in the elongated recess. One end of a link member is movably pivotally connected with an outer end of the base seat. A bottom end of a slide member is movably pivotally connected with an inner end of the base seat. The slide member is assembled in the slide rail. The other end of the link member is slidably connected with of a surface of the slide member. When the upper cover is turned upward, the link member is turned upward with the slide member to obliquely support the upper cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: First Dome Corporation
    Inventors: An Szu Hsu, Way Han Dai, Hsiu Fan Ho
  • Publication number: 20140353451
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pivot arm stand for digital microscopes having a pivot arm which is pivotable about a rotation axis. According to the invention the pivotal movement may be blocked by a high torque magnetic brake arranged about a rotation axis (DA), which consists of a simultaneously pivoting part (MS) and a fixed part (ML), whereby the blocking may be suspended for the duration of a touch of a button (TS) by releasing the high torque magnetic brake, the button (TS) being arranged on the pivot arm (SA) in such a way that it can be conveniently pressed with at least one finger of the same hand which clasps an ergonomically shaped section (EB) of the pivot arm (SA), which is provided for grasping the pivot arm (SA) for setting a pivot angle (w).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Detlef HEIN, Heino HEISE
  • Patent number: 8896558
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a base, a display module, at least one support element and at least one sliding assembly. The base includes a first area and a second area. The display module includes a connect end and a display face. Each support element comprises a first end pivoted on a portion of the display module other than the display face and a second end pivoted on the rear end of the base. Each sliding assembly includes a rod element disposed at least in the second area and a sleeve sliding element connected with the connect end and moved along the rod element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Shang-Mao Lee, Chun-Chien Chen, Hung-Chih Chen, Cheng-Hsiang Chuang, Chia-Lian Yen
  • Publication number: 20140339391
    Abstract: A movement device having a Stewart platform has a supporting body disposed on a horizontal plane, a movable platform, and four extensible links rotatably connected between the supporting body and the platform. The extension directions of the upper extensible links are in parallel with one another. When the movement device is in an equilibrium condition, the upper extensible links lie in a first common plane. When the movement device is in an equilibrium condition, vertical projections of the extension directions of the extensible links on a normal plane slant toward the horizontal plane; the vertical projection of the extension direction of the first bottom extensible link slants toward a first direction whereas the vertical projections of the extension directions of the other three extensible links slant toward a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: YUAN ZE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: YEH-LIANG HSU, Po-Er Hsu, Cheng-Hao Chang
  • Patent number: 8888062
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display mounting apparatus for mounting a flat screen television monitor or the like to a wall. The mounting apparatus provides four degrees of freedom for the flat screen display in lateral translation, tilt, swivel and pan directions. The combination of two two-link arms, counterbalancing torsion springs and friction mechanisms provides for ±20 degrees in the tilt and swivel directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventor: Eugene Novin
  • Patent number: 8870146
    Abstract: A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Paul Turner
  • Patent number: 8857773
    Abstract: Adjustable stand assemblies for portable electronic devices are provided, which allow portable electronic devices to stand-alone in multiple incline positions in both portrait and landscape orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: JTK Enterprises
    Inventors: James T Krohn, Craig B. Stucko
  • Publication number: 20140263918
    Abstract: A novel display stand is described. The display stand includes: (i) a housing; and (ii) a supporting frame retractable from the housing; and wherein when the supporting frame is retracted from the housing, and in an operational state of the display stand, the supporting frame contacts the housing and is immobilized with respect to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Koh Hong LYE
  • Publication number: 20140252195
    Abstract: A solar equipment mounting system may include a solar mount cap. The solar mount cap may include a pipe having a lower side and a top end, with the lower side of the pipe having at least one hole. A plate may attach to the top end of the pipe. A mount racking bracket may attach to the plate. A top mount bracket may attach to the mount racking bracket, which may be adjustable. At least one set screw or the like may be inserted into the at least one hole in the solar mount cap to adjustably attach the solar mount cap to a conduit pipe and conduit coupling. The top mount bracket may secure a solar panel mount system rail. The solar equipment mounting system may allow for leveling and plumbing after the at least one pole has been set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Jason Maresca
  • Publication number: 20140183321
    Abstract: A holder for supporting a portable electronic device and includes a pedestal and a supporting board. The supporting board includes a resisting portion and at least one resonator portion. The resisting portion is mounted on and has a predetermined angle with a top surface of the pedestal. The resonator portion is connected to an edge of the resisting portion and extends from the edge towards a side contrary to the resisting portion a predetermined distance and then extends towards the resisting portion. The resisting portion and the top surface of the pedestal cooperatively support the portable electronic device. The resonator portion is configured to resonate and guide sounds generated by the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Sheng-hsiung TSAI
  • Patent number: 8763964
    Abstract: A support bracket includes a sliding assembly including a mounting board, two guiding elements, a fixing board, a sliding rod and an elastic member. The guiding elements are oppositely fixed to the mounting board, the sliding rod includes two sliding blocks. An arched guiding groove is defined in the longitudinal length of each guiding element, in which one of the sliding blocks is slidably located. The sliding rod and the guiding elements tilt the mounting board at different angles relative to the fixing board when the sliding rod slides relative to the mounting board along the guiding grooves. The elastic member provides an elastic force opposite to a gravity of the mounting board and the guiding elements to position the mounting board at the different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chin-Ming Chang, Ching-Jou Chen
  • Patent number: 8763974
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support structure, which comprises a connection unit, a base, at least a base hinge, at least a main hinge and at least an auxiliary connection member. Through folding the connection unit towards the base, an upper end of the auxiliary connection member links an upper shaft ring pivoted with the main hinge to rotate, and further drives a moveable shaft rod and a stop member of the main hinge to rotate, thereby gradually altering the stopping location, and the object to be supported is enabled to be horizontally folded; as such, the object to be supported can be maintain in a stable state during the folding process, thereby preventing the occurrence of falling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
  • Patent number: 8746635
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a display device is provided. The supporting apparatus may include a stationary unit coupled to an installation site, a device supporting unit that supports the display device, a connection unit that connects the stationary unit to the device supporting unit and that guides motion of the device supporting unit, and a tilting frictional unit interposed between the connection unit and the device supporting unit to guide a tilting motion of the device supporting unit. The tilting frictional unit may include a first arc member fixed to the connection unit and a second arc member fixed to the device supporting unit. The first and second arc members contact each other to generate frictional force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Sang-Hoon Kim, Kyung-Wook Kim
  • Patent number: 8727295
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stand for tablet PC, comprising a base with a top surface and a bottom surface; a groove located on the top surface of the base for holding a tablet PC, the groove having an inclined back side wall, wherein the tablet PC tilts backward when placed in the groove. As the base has a groove which has a inclined, and the bottom of the tablet PC can be inserted into the groove, so that the tablet PC can maintain at a relative tilted position with respect to the horizontal plane, then the user may comfortably watch the screen of the tablet PC. In short, the stand has the advantages of a simple structure, small size, low cost, convenient carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Ningbo Cooskin Stationery Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Quanqi Peng
  • Patent number: 8708298
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a supporting apparatus for adapting to a flat electronic device. The supporting apparatus includes a pedestal and a carrying seat movably disposed thereon. The carrying seat includes a main body, a blocking member, and a bearing member. A sliding surface is formed on the main body. The blocking member is disposed on the main body, and a blocking surface is formed on the blocking member facing the sliding surface. The sliding surface and the blocking surface are arranged in gradual convergence. The bearing member is slidably disposed on the sliding surface and is separated from the blocking member. The bearing member is movable along the sliding surface in adjusting the distance between the bearing member and the blocking member. The flat electronic device is clipped fixingly by the bearing member and the blocking member on opposite sides thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.
    Inventors: Chung Cheng Hu, Der-Wei Lu, Chyi-Pyn Peng, Keng-Jui Chang
  • Patent number: 8690112
    Abstract: A video image display apparatus is configured such that a monitor case includes a first gear unit that rotates according to a screen angle of the monitor case, and a clutch mechanism includes: a first torsion coil spring; a second gear unit that is meshed with the first gear unit, wherein a cylindrical portion is fitted to one end of the first torsion coil spring so as to rotate; a cam unit that rotates with a cylindrical portion being fitted to the other end of the first torsion coil spring; and an engagement unit that restricts the rotation of the cam unit, wherein when the screen angle of the monitor case is changed in a near direction, the restriction for the rotation of the cam unit by the engagement unit is removed, and the second gear unit, the first torsion coil spring, and the cam unit are rotated as being interlocked with one another, and when the screen angle of the monitor case is changed in a push-in direction, the restriction for the rotation of the cam unit by the engagement unit is not removed
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventor: Yoshinari Nagao
  • Patent number: 8690111
    Abstract: A suspending apparatus is used for suspending an electronic device on a surface. The suspending apparatus includes a base fixed on the surface, a suspending assembly assembled to the electronic device and detachably suspended on the base and having a limiting unit, and a locking assembly configured on the suspending assembly and including a locking unit and a moving unit connected to an end of the locking unit. The locking unit leans upon the limiting unit. In an unlocking process, the moving unit is forced to move along a first path and drives the locking unit. The locking unit unlocks the base with rotating along a second path and moving along a third path while being restricted by the limiting unit, wherein the first and the third paths have an included angle. In a locking process, the locking unit rotates along the second path to lock the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
  • Patent number: 8678333
    Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a monitor mounting apparatus for using on a working surface. The mounting apparatus includes a base, an adjusting unit, and a tilt bracket. The base is disposed on the working surface and has a first anchoring portion. The adjusting unit includes at least one position-adjusting member and at least one angle-adjusting member pivotally interconnected. The position-adjusting member may be movably arranged on the first anchoring portion of the base. The tilt bracket includes a support plate and a turntable. An outer end portion is defined on the support plate, and the angle-adjusting member is fixed to the support plate away from the outer end portion. The turntable may rotate axially relative to the support plate. The tilt bracket may be tilted between a first operating position and a second operating position as required by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.
    Inventors: Der-Wei Lu, Hsien Huei Huang, Kuo-Yuan Chou, Chung-Cheng Hu, Keng-Jui Chang, Chyi-Pyn Peng
  • Patent number: 8672277
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a screen supporter comprising an upper support used for fastening a screen, a base and a support arm. The support arm is pivoted with the upper support through an upper rotation shaft, and pivoted with a torque device on the base through a lower rotation shaft. When the screen and support arm are rotated for lowering the height and folded, the support arm drives a lower core shaft, the lower core shaft drives a cam of the torque device to rotate for changing the position of a contact part which compresses an elastic unit, so a proper supporting torque is generated for working with the downward-pressing torque generated by the screen at different positions thereby fully supporting the screen, and a greater downward-pressing force doesn't required to be applied for lowering the height and folding the screen, thereby saving the required force for operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
  • Patent number: 8672282
    Abstract: A fixing structure for electronic device with a display screen, which comprises a base, a supporting plate interposed into the base, a fixing plate connected with the supporting plate via a damping shaft, vertically moveable jaws for locking the supporting plate, and a slide block for pushing the jaws to release the supporting plate. The jaws are arranged in an upper jaw and a lower jaw, whatever the direction the supporting plate are interposed in the base in, there is always one of the upper and lower jaws able to lock the supporting plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Inventor: Yuanzhi Su
  • Patent number: 8662465
    Abstract: A tiltable notebook-computer cooling pad with a tablet-computer bracket is disclosed. The notebook-computer cooling pad has its bottom its bottom detachable assembled with a tablet-computer bracket that can provide tiltable and rotatable support. The tablet-computer bracket can work with the notebook-computer cooling pad to allow adjustment of a tilting angle of the notebook-computer cooling pad, or it can work independently as a stand-alone tablet-computer bracket that provides tiltable and rotatable support to a tablet computer. Thereby, the disclosed device can serve to not only maintain an operating notebook computer cool, but also support a tablet computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Inventor: Cheng Yu Huang
  • Publication number: 20140054433
    Abstract: The invention relates to an alignment and/or tracking device (1) for solar collectors (x), comprising a plurality of pivot axles (S) on each of which a plurality of solar collectors (5, 5?) are mounted, and a jointly acting adjustment device (6, 7, 8) which couples the pivot axles (S) to one another in such a way that the pivot axles (S) are jointly pivotable. The alignment and/or tracking device according to the invention is characterised in that the adjustment device (6, 7, 8) is coupled to each of the pivot axles (S) by at least one articulation joint (GL), in particular a universal joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Contour-Track GmbH
    Inventors: Stephan Reisch, Johann Rainer
  • Publication number: 20140048671
    Abstract: An angle inclining structure for a desk contains a body and an angle inclining structure, the body including two opposite support legs, a horizontal rod, and two support posts connected with the two support legs and a first plate, wherein the angle inclining structure is disposed between the horizontal rod and the first plate and has a holder, a covering member, and a buffer member, the holder includes a locking tab and connects with the horizontal rod, a receiving room to receive a retainer and a pushing element, and a groove to receive a positioning member; the covering member includes a slot, plural tilted recesses, and a locking hole; a free end of the buffer member axially couples with one end of the covering member and a bottom surface of the first plate so that when the first plate axially rotates upwardly, the covering member slides on the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Chi-Cheng Tsai
  • Patent number: 8651444
    Abstract: A support apparatus includes an arm assembly attached to a mounting body. A frictional adjustment mechanism is provided between the mounting body and the arm assembly that permits an amount of friction induced by tilting of the mounting body to be adjusted so that a greater or lesser amount of force is needed by a user to tilt the mounting body and any object held by the mounting body. Preferably, the mounting body is configured to hold a monitor, liquid crystal display, or other display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Knoll, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Sapper, Ronald Snyder
  • Patent number: 8632042
    Abstract: A tilt and swivel mounting device may include a base member, a first disc in contact with the base member, and a second disc in contact with the first disc. The first disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a first direction relative to the base member. The second disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a second direction, wherein the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first disc. A cover may be attached to the base member for housing the first and second discs in an assembly compressible in response to a user rotatable control. A support base may be attached to an axial shaft, and the axial shaft may be axially coupled to the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Per O. Hoel
  • Patent number: 8616514
    Abstract: An off-road motorcycle stand is selectively adjustable between vertically-aligned and vertically-offset positions such that a user can drive a variety of motorcycles to the stand, lean the motorcycle onto the top plate and quickly park the motorcycle. Such a motorcycle stand preferably includes a base, a first support member connected to the base, and a second support member statically attached to the first support member such that the second support member is capable of engaging a portion of an existing motorcycle thereon. In this manner, the first support member may be selectively pivotal between vertically-aligned and vertically-offset positions relative to a centrally registered longitudinal axis of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Mason W. Baxter, Daniel J. Baxter
  • Patent number: 8605429
    Abstract: An all in one computer includes an enclosure and a support module attached to the enclosure. The support module includes a leg stand rotatably attached to a rear panel of the enclosure about an axis perpendicular to the rear panel. The leg stand includes a shorter base and a longer base. An operation opening is defined in the leg stand and located adjacent to the longer base. The leg stand is rotatable between a first position where the longer base faces downward to support the enclosure, and a second position where the longer base faces upwards for facilitating using the operation opening to carry the all in one computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Kuan Shen, Shih-Wen Chiang, Cheng-Min Hung, Yu-Lang Chang
  • Patent number: 8602375
    Abstract: A portable and foldable support bracket for supporting and holding a portable electronic device includes a first support member, a pivot mechanism, a second support member and a support arm. The second support member is rotatably and adjustably assembled with the first support member via the pivot mechanism, and is positioned coplanar with the first support member. The support arm is rotatably and adjustably assembled to the pivot mechanism and foldable upon the first and second support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ben-Xiang Zhao, Wu-Zhu Hu, Wu-Qi Li, Tang Li