Clamped To Support Patents (Class 248/447.2)
  • Patent number: 11754221
    Abstract: A security apparatus for a launch monitor comprises a guide member extending from a first end to a second end. The guide member comprises a top surface defining one or more top surface features, and opposing side surfaces defining one or more side surface features. A mount is configured to moveably couple to the guide member. The mount comprises a mount body, and a plurality of securing members. Each of the securing members includes a retainer configured to retain and secure a portion of the launch monitor to the mount body and enable the launch monitor to be moved relative to the guide member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Grant William Gulick, Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page
  • Patent number: 11413103
    Abstract: A system and method of monitoring control points during reactive motion includes a computer-assisted device. The computer-assisted device includes the one or more articulated arms and a control unit coupled to the one or more articulated arms. The control unit is configured to perform operations comprising determining, before movement of a table separate from the computer-assisted device, a latched spatial configuration of a plurality of control points associated with the one or more articulated arms; determining one or more geometric attributes of the latched spatial configuration; determining an actual spatial configuration of the plurality of control points as the one or more articulated arms track the movement of the table; determining a difference between the one or more geometric attributes of the latched spatial configuration and corresponding one or more geometric attributes of the actual spatial configuration; and performing, based on the determined difference, a remedial action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Paul G. Griffiths, Brandon D. Itkowitz, Goran A. Lynch
  • Patent number: 10744950
    Abstract: This invention is constructed of strong lightweight durable material like synthetic thermoplastic resin 5 mm thick or another material with similar characteristics. The material is cut into panels of a specific shape and dimension and bonded together with a proprietary adhesive process. The worktable surface is rectangular. Underneath the work table are two rectangular panels, each attached vertically at a 50° opposing angle, apart 6½? at the top and 15.5? at the bottom. These are referred as the angled gravity studs. Underneath and 14? from the top is a rectangular panel, which is attached horizontally from side to side. This is the stabilizing bar. At the bottom top side of the worktable is a rectangular panel, attached horizontally and from side to side. This is the shelf panel. The work table is grasped by two hands and lifted up and over the crown of the steering wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Inventor: Robert H. Meyer
  • Patent number: 10441083
    Abstract: A deployable armrest writing assembly comprises an armrest, a writing surface, and a bridging segment. The bridging segment is connected to the writing surface. The bridging segment is pivotable with respect to the armrest and the writing surface so as to pivot the writing surface 180° from a storage configuration to a deployed configuration over a top surface of the armrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: James Hadley Muiter, Christopher Jacob Lockwood
  • Patent number: 10428997
    Abstract: A mounting member for mounting a mobile device and a mobile device accessory of being fixed to one face of the mobile device and having a ring on an object, the mounting member includes a body, a slot portion being formed in a part of the body and having a receiving groove for receiving the ring and a pressing portion disposed inside the receiving groove and configured to elastically press the ring to be located in the receiving groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Jin Tae Jang
  • Patent number: 10039375
    Abstract: A mount that is used to attach electronic devices to a guitar stand is made of a back panel, a clamping mechanism, a support beam and a multi-position fastener. The clamping mechanism is a user-actuated clamp that uses a fixed jaw and a movable jaw to hold electronic devices against the back panel. The back panel, which is a rigid plate, is connected to the fixed jaw to further support the clamped electronic device. Additionally, the fixed jaw of the clamping mechanism is mounted onto one end of the rigid support beam. This enables the mount for electronic devices is capable of being attached to various other pieces of musical equipment or stage equipment. Additionally, the multi-position fastener is affixed to a second end of the support beam, opposite to the fixed jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2018
    Inventor: Reggie Wayne Newsome
  • Patent number: 9813533
    Abstract: This invention provides an ultra-thin cell phone holder comprising a stainless steel support member, a main body, a strutting piece, and an angle adjustment unit. Top of the stainless steel support member is mounted with plastic gaskets, bottom secured by an anchoring unit through locking slots. The main body includes an anchoring unit, a baffle for cradling the bottom portion of cell phone, a locking slot and a strutting piece with stainless steel strengthening piece inside. The angle adjustment unit is firmly fixed at rear face of the stainless steel support member and is configured with angle adjustment ridges for adjusting to different angles. This ultra-thin cell phone holder is an innovative design in comparison to existing cell phone holders, and is a composite design of hardware and plastics, free of supporting holes on the stainless steel support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Novel Intelligence HK Limited
    Inventor: Qiuxia Ye
  • Patent number: 8870148
    Abstract: A space saving, door-mountable artist's easel with a framework adapted to receive and hold an artist's canvas, art panel, clipboard, or some other item that would normally be affixed to an easel with a mounting bracket attached to the frame so the entire device may be hung on a door. The easel can be used while mounted to the door it is stored on. In one example, a front pivoting frame enables the mounted piece to be extended outward from a back stationary frame. A height adjustment mechanism allows the mounted piece to be raised or lowered to a desired position, enabling the artist to stand or sit. The compactness of the easel enables an art piece being worked on to be left mounted to the easel for drying or viewing, and the door can still be opened and closed normally with the easel mounted to it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Wayne Hickman
  • Patent number: 8596601
    Abstract: A self-leveling platform hook for use in supporting an object. In one embodiment, the hook includes a frame, structure coupled to the frame for attaching the frame to a support surface (e.g., a table, countertop, a wall, etc.), and a saddle including a pair of support arms coupled to the frame. The support arms are coupled to the frame at an upper end of each arm, and are rotatable relative to the frame so as to be self-leveling. In addition, each arm is independently rotatable relative to the support frame and one another such that the distance and angle between lower ends of the arms may be varied so as to cradle and support an object of a given width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Shelly A. Andersen
  • Patent number: 8570767
    Abstract: A lower enclosure has a first recess. A first annular retainer is adapted for engaging a lower portion of a capacitor and the first recess. The first annular retainer has a plurality of tabs that extend radially outward from an outer diameter surface of the first annular retainer. Each of the tabs has a sloped surface or a peaked surface for compression of the first annular retainer against the capacitor. An upper enclosure has a plurality of second recesses. A second annular retainer is adapted for engaging an upper portion of the capacitor and the second recesses. The second annular retainer has a plurality of protrusions that extend upward from the second annular retainer. Each of the protrusions has a slit for receiving a wedge, such that if the protrusions engage the wedge the second annular retainer is compressed against the capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Deere & Company
    Inventors: Christopher J. Schmit, Jeffrey S. Duppong
  • Publication number: 20130221180
    Abstract: A holder such as a portable document/notebook holder is provided for use with a portable computer such as a netbook or a laptop computer to locate a document or a notebook in a front space relative to a user by mounting the holder on to the portable computer and attaching the document or notebook to that holder. Connectors such as clips may be coupled to ends of two arms that are movably coupled to each other on the other ends. For example, a first arm may fold against a second arm in a closed position and the first arm may maintain an open position when the first arm is either partially folded or not folded. For reading hand written notes, instead of repetitive turning of the neck sideways only upward and downward movement of eyeballs is sufficient which avoids straining of neck or back, making the typing much faster and a comfortable task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Shreya Singh, Sanjeev Kumar Singh
  • Patent number: 8157236
    Abstract: A combinational transverse strut for a two-in-one arc-shaped or linear advertisement display frame, comprising a base body and a bendable overlay plate. Support members are provided at both ends of base body and overlay plate, respectively, each comprising a support seat, a support cap, a crankpin, and a magnetic steel. The crankpin is operatively connected between, and the magnetic steel is fixed between, the support seat and the support cap. The support member is connected to the base body by a straight pin shaft, and connected to the overlay plate by the crankpin. The two ends of the overlay plate are set up via support members to form an arc shape, so as to achieve applications as a linear member and as an arc-shaped member. The combinational transverse struts are attracted to each other by the magnetism of the support members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventor: Xiaoqiu Sun
  • Patent number: 8020829
    Abstract: The media player holder apparatus is easily, adjustably, and removably clamped onto an existing object. The clamp provides for adjustable gap without full separation of the two clamp halves. A stalk connects the clamp to a ball joint with selectively retained positioning via the clamp screw. The telescopic arm connected to the ball joint provides distance selectivity of the upper ball joint from the ball joint. The frictionally positioned upper ball joint positions the platform. The removable tray is positioned atop the platform with the multi-plane adjustment providing optimal positioning of a media player. The tray is hingedly lidded and further comprises a frictional surface within, with half straps for retaining a media player or other such device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Nelson Tamayori
  • Publication number: 20110163219
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a laptop computer includes a generally rectangular support body having a pair of spaced apart longer parallel side rails connected by a bottom rail and a top rail, the bottom rail extending above a plane of the side rails to form a support surface for an object resting on the side rails, and a handle attached to the top rail for releasably engaging an extending handle assembly attached to a roll-aboard luggage bag. The handle can include a fixed jaw attached to the top rail, a threaded rod attached to the fixed jaw, a movable jaw mounted on the rod, and a knob threadably engaging the rod for moving the movable jaw toward the fixed jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Sperry
  • Patent number: 7887021
    Abstract: A laptop holder for an exercise apparatus is provided which includes a base having a generally planar front surface for receiving a laptop computer and a rear surface configured for engaging a generally planar surface of the exercise apparatus. At least one strap extends from the base and is configured to wrap around a portion of the exercise apparatus to form a loop with the base. Disposed on the base is a pocket defining a pocket opening for receiving a laptop computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Dard Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Bonni Shevin-Sandy
  • Publication number: 20100301188
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding and support a device such as an Ebook reader is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Inventor: Erik Schimelfenyg
  • Patent number: 7823857
    Abstract: A collapsible easel for holding items to be displayed, the easel having a top assembly and a base assembly. The base assembly includes two front legs and a rear leg, each leg pivotally mounted to the top assembly with cushion members forcing part of the top assembly to provide a slight restriction against pivoted movement of the two front legs. A V-shaped spring assembly is pivotally mounted on the rear leg, and is removably attached to each front leg. Insertion of portions of the spring assembly into apertures in the front legs, allows the easel to stand in a tripod configuration. Removal of portions of the V-shaped spring assembly from the apertures in the front legs allows the legs to be folded together. In another embodiment, a collapsible brace assembly connects the rear leg to the front legs. The collapsible brace assembly comprises a pair of lateral struts extending between and engaging each of the front legs and a bracket connecting the lateral struts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Swank Audio Visuals LLC
    Inventors: Michael John Stengel, Trung Q Do
  • Patent number: 7559522
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: John D. Hlatky
  • Patent number: 7546996
    Abstract: A device is provided for securing a writing tablet to a frame member. The tablet defines first and second opposing lateral edges. The device comprises an elongate bar, a clamp member, and first and second support elements. The elongate bar defines a distal end. The clamp member is attached to the distal end of the bar and is fastenable to the frame member. The first and second support elements are attached to the bar and are positionable along a length of the bar. The support elements each include an engagement surface configured to engage the first and second lateral edges of the tablet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Inventor: Mohamed Iqbal Somji
  • Patent number: 7523900
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: John D. Hlatky
  • Patent number: 7458555
    Abstract: A book holder includes a tray for holding a book, a ball joint and swivel assembly connected between the back of the tray and one end of a gooseneck, and a C-clamp connected to the other end of gooseneck, whereby the book holder can be attached to an arm of indoor and outdoor furniture with the tray being rotatable in the plane of its front face over 360° to a desired position, rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the gooseneck to a desired position, and the gooseneck bent to further position the tray, thereby permitting a user to be sitting or prone with a book positioned on the tray in a desired reading position, or permitting the book holder to be moved while still attached to the furniture, to a non-use position out of the way of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Together Us Two LLC
    Inventors: Cosmo D. Mastropaolo, Mary Ann Mastropaolo, Joseph R. Petrella, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7219472
    Abstract: An architectural system adaptable to patient acuity level has a headwall unit with a cavity, a ceiling unit, and a column coupled to the ceiling unit. The column is movable between a first position in which at least a majority of the column is situated in the cavity and a second position in which the column is situated outside the cavity. Various types of patient-care equipment is also disclosed. The patient-care equipment is included in, or is coupleable to, one or more of the ceiling unit, the headwall unit, or the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2007
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis J. Gallant, Dennis M. Lanci, John P. Biondo
  • Patent number: 6581887
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for rotatably holding a television therein having a base unit 32 that could be mounted to a wall 20, ceiling 18, table 16 or other such stable structure and a rotative mounting assembly 30 for retaining the television 14 therein. The base unit 32 comprises a base plate and a vertical support post 36 extending perpendicularly therefrom. The rotative mounting assembly 30 comprises two cross members 42, 43 that are connected by a central lap joint 24 to form an x-brace having four arms with each arm having a bracket member 42 extending from the distal end thereof. A pivoting bolt 22 assembly passes through recesses in the cross members at the lap joint 24 and through corresponding recesses in the vertical support post 36 of the base unit 32 thereby connecting the rotative mounting assembly thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Mark R Lapidez
  • Publication number: 20030001064
    Abstract: A compact collapsible document holder includes a base and a back support coupled to the base. The back support includes a clip portion positioned between two leg portions. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of support members is received in the base, each of the support members being extendible for holding the back support in an extended position relative to the base. A securing clip is also storable in the base and is used for anchoring the holder onto an object. When opened from its collapsed configuration to an open or extended position, the holder supports a document between the leg portions and the clip portion of the back support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Steven C. Book
  • Patent number: 6499713
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding an associated open book on which some indicia appears which includes apparatus for gripping an associated work surface and apparatus for supporting an associated article on which indicia appears, the apparatus for supporting being fixed to said apparatus for gripping. In some forms of the invention the apparatus for gripping an associated work surface comprises a generally U-shaped clamp dimensioned and configured for engaging an associated generally horizontal planar work surface. The apparatus for supporting may be a first generally planar member. The generally planar member may have an opening formed therein. A substantial part of the generally U-shaped clamp has a surface area that is less than the area of the opening in the generally planar member. The first generally planar member may include at least one rib formed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: John J. Paoluccio
  • Publication number: 20020195534
    Abstract: The Book Holder Support Stand holds a book receiver which permits a person to read in many positions. The orientation of the book receiver attached to the stand can be adjusted with a single control. The invention is counterbalanced to permit substantial overhang, allowing the book holder to be placed close to furniture that extends down to the floor. It may be rolled around easily and can be carried up and down stairs using one hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Herbert E. Goldberg
  • Patent number: 6471167
    Abstract: A surgical instrument tray support assembly for attachment to a surgical table having a table frame and at least one side rail secured to the table frame. The surgical instrument tray support system includes a bracket for attachment to the side rail for supporting a post in a generally upright position. A top tube is slidably mounted over the post. Completing the assembly is a frame for supporting a surgical tray, and a bracket for attaching said frame to the top tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Poly Vac, Inc.
    Inventors: Reese K. Myers, Eric F. Dahlinger, Timothy E. Wood
  • Patent number: 6412889
    Abstract: An organizer for orientation of desk top items includes a frame, having a front, back and two sides, for receiving a plurality of modules, orienting the modules vertically within the frame between to two sides and enabling access to the modules from the frame front and a plurality of modules and a bracket for attaching one of the frame sides to a generally vertical surface. The bracket includes a body for engaging the frame, a bendable tab extending from a top of said body for attaching said body to a top of the computer monitor, and a rear tab, hingeably attached to a rear of said body, for attaching said body rear to a side of the computer monitor, the hingeable attachment enabling stabilization of the body rear at a spaced apart relationship with the computer monitor side. One of the modules may include interface connections for contact with a computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Stomp, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hummell, Joseph Sandor, Kenneth Holowatch, Kevin Topp
  • Publication number: 20010035486
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bedside book holding apparatus. The invention includes a support frame for a book, magazine or the like, a lamp, angle adjusting means, a swivel arm, an upright support and clamping means for connecting the apparatus to a bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Allen C. Pryor
  • Patent number: 6290200
    Abstract: A collapsible papers, book holder, which includes two holder plates, and a mounting assembly for mounting on a housing of computer monitor is used to hold the holder plates at two sides, wherein the mounting assembly includes two angle frames bilaterally attached to the top and side walls of housing of the computer monitor, a screw rod connected to the angle frames on the top, and an adjusting knob firmly fixed in the screw rod to move the angle frames close or separate, the holder plates are respectively pivoted to the angle frames, each having a paper clip for holding thinner paper, and a pen holder means for holding writing tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Frank Ko
  • Patent number: 6250599
    Abstract: The Universal Book Holder permits a person to read from supine, sideways facing, sideways-upward facing as well as from the usual forward and downward facing postures. The book holder accepts hard cover books, paperbacks, magazines and newspapers. Insertion and removal of books is done by the user without changing his/her reading position and does not require any manual dexterity whatever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Herbert E. Goldberg
  • Publication number: 20010003961
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for holding a laptop computer further having means for attaching the device to a tray table such as would be found on an airplane train or the like. The present invention discloses a platform for placement thereon of the laptop computer having a foam pad on its lower edge to prevent the computer from falling off the platform and for ergonomic reasons. An elevational member is provided comprising a pivot head which causes the platform to be inclined at an ergonomically acceptable angle. The elevational member attaches to the tray table by means of a mounting member having a recess therein for receiving the pivot head. The mounting member has a wire frame attached thereto which frame attaches to opposite edges of the platform. The lower end of the elevational member is attached to a stand member, or, in an alternative embodiment, a stand member to be placed under the legs of a seated user for securely holding the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: June 21, 2001
    Inventors: Ronald Hodge, Teresa M. Hodge, Charles Lewis Letherwood