Rotatable Patents (Class 248/458)
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Patent number: 12102218Abstract: A support assembly suitable to be fastened to a user's body to hold or support a laptop computer or other electronic device, or item, in a functional position for the user may include a harness assembly. A support structure may be carried by the harness assembly. When the harness assembly is secured to the user's body, the support structure may extend forwardly from the harness assembly in front of the user. The user may stand or walk as he or she comfortably operates the laptop computer or other item supported on the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Inventor: Mark Goodloe, Sr.
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Patent number: 12044350Abstract: A modular multi-monitor amount system for a gaming chair assembly having a monitor framing assembly with a plurality of tubular framing elements selectively coupled together and with two opposing leg frame elements and a central monitor frame element coupled to the opposing leg frame elements and having two substantially parallel sections flanking and defining a central channel and having a left side and right side opposing the left side of the central monitor frame element and having a first screen support bracket frame element with opposing ends respectively coupled to the two substantially parallel sections of the central monitor frame element and disposed within the central channel defined thereon, the central monitor frame element having at least one electronic display bracket coupled thereto, wherein the electronic display bracket is operably configured to retain an electronic display thereon.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Home Racer LLCInventor: Dimitar Pavlov
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Patent number: 12042039Abstract: Device workstations with multi-way leveling adjustability, arcuate base, and accessory attachment features are described.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Inventor: David Frederick Simon
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Patent number: 11998114Abstract: A display stand connector can include a first part including a body member for attachment to a first part of a display stand and a protuberance extending from at least one surface of the body member. A second part of the display stand connector can include a base for attachment to a second part of the display stand, the base including a slot. The body member of the first part is locatable within the slot so as to connect the first and second parts of the display stand. The display stand connector is made from a pulp material.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: HARRISON PRODUCTS CO LTDInventor: Douglas Cook
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Patent number: 11906102Abstract: A turntable bracket, the turntable portion is provided with the protruding connecting seat to mount the rotating shaft assembly, and the rotating shaft assembly is embedded from a back surface of the connecting seat and is compressed and fixed via the pressing plate assembly, so that it is convenient to assemble the turntable bracket, it is firmer to connect, and the service life is longer; A panel protecting shell using the turntable bracket, the turntable through hole is internally provided with the slots and the elastic clamping points of the turntable portion matched to position the angle of the turntable portion, and meanwhile, the angle of the bracket portion is positioned by opening the rotating shaft assembly on the turntable bracket at an angle, so that the panel protecting shell is opened at any angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Guangzhou Roiskin Technology CompanyInventor: Yuying Lin
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Patent number: 11490731Abstract: An example modular artist studio easel system includes a first mast member pivotally attached to first base member, and a second mast member pivotally attached to a second base member. Support arms are attached between the base members and the mast members. Cross members are slidably connected between the first mast member and the second mast member to adjust a width between the first mast member and the second mast member. A first back support is mounted to the first mast member, and a second back support is mounted to the second mast member, for supporting at least one canvas thereon. A first upper edge support and a first lower edge are mounted on the second back support. A second upper edge support and a second lower edge are mounted on the second back support.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Inventor: Reginald Norman
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Patent number: 11006745Abstract: A rotatable book stand has a lower base plate, an upper base plate, a roller bearing assembly, and a support member. The lower base plate has a first upper surface and a first lower surface. The upper base plate has a second upper surface and a second lower surface. The roller bearing assembly has a third upper surface and a third lower surface. The third upper surface is secured to the second lower surface. The third lower surface is secured to the first upper surface. The roller bearing assembly is in a circular configuration. The support member is attached to the second upper surface and is adapted to support a plurality of books.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Inventor: Douglas M. Szymanski
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Patent number: 9657895Abstract: A rotatable supporting frame comprising a baseplate structure, a frame body and a magnetic module is provided. The frame body is capable of being rotated with respect to the baseplate structure when a user adjusts the direction of a display module which connects to the frame body. The magnetic module is disposed on the baseplate structure to firmly attach the baseplate structure onto a magnetic board through the magnetic force formed between the magnetic module and the magnetic board.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.Inventor: Tung-Chiung Chen
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Patent number: 9027486Abstract: A portable collapsible writing desk for a notebook computer preferably includes an arm rest assembly, a desktop assembly, a column assembly and a base assembly. The base assembly is attached to a bottom of the column assembly. The arm rest assembly is attached to a top of the column assembly. The desktop assembly is moveably retained by the arm rest assembly. The collapsible writing desk may rest on the base assembly, or rest on an end of the desktop assembly and an edge of the column assembly. A retractable handle may be extended to carry the portable collapsible writing desk for a notebook computer like a suitcase.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2008Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Inventor: Arie Berkovitz
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Patent number: 9022341Abstract: An apparatus to support a device includes a first base; a first support; a first base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the first base and the first support along a first axis of rotation; a first swivel slidably connected to the first support and having a first cut-out adapted to receive a first portion of the device; a second base; a second support; a second base-support hinge adapted to rotatably couple the second base and the second support along a second axis of rotation; and a second swivel slidably connected to the second support and having a second cut-out adapted to receive a second portion of the device spaced apart from the first portion of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Inventor: Rambod Radmard
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Patent number: 8899543Abstract: A support structure includes a base, a pair of stands, a top hinge, and a pair of holding arms. The stands are rotatably connected to one end of the base to support the base. The top hinge is rotatably connected to the other end of the base opposite to the stands. The rotation plane of the top hinge is perpendicular to the rotation plane of the stands. The holding arms are rotatably connected to the top hinge for holding an object at any desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Liang, Lin-Lin Pan, Chia-Te Yu, Liang-Yi Lu
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Patent number: 8720843Abstract: A protective cover structure includes a bottom plate, a coupling plate and a top lid. Two opposite edges of the coupling plate are respectively connected to the bottom plate and a top lid. The bottom plate, coupling plate and top lid are foldable with respect to one another. The bottom plate includes a first bottom board and second bottom board being foldable to each other. A buckling tongue for holding an electronic device is disposed on the first bottom board, and a covering element covering and positioning the electronic device is disposed on the second bottom board. An electronic device can be covered and positioned through the arrangement of the buckling tongue and covering element. When intending to operate the electronic device, a user lifts the top lid and folds and positions it under the bottom plate, or disengage the buckling tongue to release the electronic device, thereby supporting the electronic device in a standing-up use.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Tsan-Nien Chen
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Publication number: 20140091193Abstract: A device for holding a book or electronic viewer on a platform in which a clamping mechanism allows mounting to a supporting structure such as a piece of furniture. The clamp includes a V-shaped piece able to be fit to a corner of the furniture piece and securely engage a narrow overhang. A set of stretch cords are provided which each has tips each receivable in one of a field of holes to form loops holding corners of various sized item to the platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Inventor: David Frederick Simon
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Patent number: 8668257Abstract: A foldable bracket of a chair contains a positioning rod, a first rotating rod, a connector, a second rotating rod, and a supporting plate. The positioning rod is connected with the chair. The first rotating rod is rotatably coupled with the positioning rod. The connector is joined with the first rotating rod. The second rotating rod is rotatably coupled with the connector, and the supporting plate is connected to the second rotating rod.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Inventor: Yao-Chuan Wu
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Patent number: 8641007Abstract: An exhibiting rack for loading a billboard or bulletin board is disclosed. The rack includes a fixed frame and a movable frame. The movable frame is mounted by a board to be exhibited and linearly slidable against the fixed frame. The movable frame is disposed on the fixed frame and an extension stem is disposed therebetween. A fixed end and action end of the extension stem are connected to the fixed frame and movable frame, respectively. The extension stem exerts a force on the movable frame to support the movable frame with a board to a desired height.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventor: Chao-Ken Chen
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Patent number: 8607976Abstract: A storing mechanism for an electronic device includes a base member, an upper cover, and a protective cover. The protective cover is used for covering a rear surface of the electronic device. The upper cover includes a first upper covering plate, a second upper covering plate, and a fixing structure. The protective cover includes a connecting ring. Due to engagement between the connecting ring and the fixing structure, the protective cover is fixed on the upper cover. The fixing structure is disposed on the second upper covering plate and arranged at a junction between the first upper covering plate and the second upper covering plate. Consequently, an upper cover angle between the fixing structure and the first upper covering plate is changeable when the second upper covering plate is bent relative to the first upper covering plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventors: Chun-Che Wu, Chung-Chun Wu
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Patent number: 8534635Abstract: A support includes a base frame, a rotatable frame, an adjusting knob assembly and a spring element. Each leg of the base frame has a through hole formed with a protrusion and an L-shaped sliding groove. The rotatable frame pivotedly coupled to the base frame through a first shaft, which is rotatably inserted into the through hole and formed with a plurality of inner teeth. The adjusting knob has a guiding rib and a plurality of outer teeth respective to the inner teeth, and the guiding rib is slidable in and along the guiding groove portion and engagable in the engaging groove portion. The spring element surrounds the second shaft of the adjusting knob, as compressed between the protrusion and the insertion portion. Through operating the adjusting knob, the relative angle of the base frame and the rotatable frame switches between adjustable and fixed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhi-Gang Yang, Qi-Chao Liu, He-Hui Yang, Ping Yu
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Patent number: 8523133Abstract: The present invention includes a collapsible book holder adapted to hold a book in an open position. The present invention preferably is adapted to be folded into a flat or substantially flat position where it may be conveniently placed in a pocket or purse, or placed in a book as a book mark.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Inventor: Bernard R. McKellar
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Patent number: 8302929Abstract: A hanger for sheet material and method of hanging sheet material. An embodiment of the hanger for sheet material includes a base, a magnet assembly support member adjacent the base, and a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly may include one or more holding members and one or more magnets. Each magnet may be attached to a holding member. Each holding member may be hinged to the magnet assembly support member.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Inventor: Kimberley Lanio
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Publication number: 20120217369Abstract: A support apparatus includes a support member having at least one thread, a collar attached to the support member that is moveable along the one or more threads of the support member and at least one arm assembly attached to or positioned on the collar. The one or more threads may include a ridge formed on the support member or a groove formed in the support member. The one or more arm assemblies are configured to hold an object such as, for example, a monitor, copy holder, liquid crystal display or light fixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: KNOLL, INC.Inventors: Richard Sapper, Ronald Snyder
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Patent number: 8230992Abstract: A case or cover for an electronic device such as a tablet computer is disclosed. This case allows the user to protect and personalize their tablet computer. The case allows the user to position the device for viewing in either portrait or landscape mode and does not require the user to hold the device in the desired orientation. The case may have a distinct hinge, with a stop that limits its rotational travel allowing the user to prop the electronic device up, at a desired viewing angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLCInventors: David John Law, Ryan Hill Mongan
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Publication number: 20120080581Abstract: A rotary reading stand contains a fixed plate; a bottom panel fixed on the fixed plate at a predetermined angle and including a recessed area and a plurality, of positioning members arranged around the recessed area, and the recessed area including a first orifice formed at a central position thereof; a top panel including a second orifice and a number of fixing projections formed around the second orifice; a resilient member fixed between the recessed area of the bottom panel and the top panel; a locking unit inserting through the first and second orifices and being pushed to be in an engaging or disengaging state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang
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Patent number: 8118274Abstract: A support mechanism for supporting an object on a surface is disclosed. The support mechanism includes a joint connected to the object; and a stand connected to the joint. The joint may selectively rotate to allow the stand to support the object on the surface in: a first position comprising a landscape orientation at a first angle between the object and the surface, a second position comprising a landscape orientation at a second angle between the object and the surface, a third position comprising a portrait orientation at a third angle between the object and the surface, and a fourth position comprising a portrait orientation at a fourth angle between the object and the surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Stephen R. McClure, Joshua D. Banko
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Patent number: 8074953Abstract: The present invention includes a collapsible book holder adapted to hold a book in an open position. The present invention preferably is adapted to be folded into a flat or substantially flat position where it may be conveniently placed in a pocket or purse, or placed in a book as a book mark.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: Bernard R. McKellar
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Patent number: 8047487Abstract: A display apparatus including a display main body displaying a picture, and a base supporting the display main body about an installation surface. The display apparatus further includes a tilting unit provided between the display main body and the base and allowing the display main body to be tilted about the base; a pivoting unit provided between the display main body and the tilting unit and allowing the display main body to be pivoted about the base; a lifting unit provided between the tilting unit and the base and allowing the display main body to move up and down about the base; and a swiveling unit coupled to the base and allowing the display main body to be swiveled about the installation surface. With this configuration, the present invention provides a display apparatus of which a display main body not only rotates about a base in various directions, but also moves up and down about the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2005Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Byung-jo Kang
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Patent number: 8020829Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Inventor: Nelson Tamayori
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Patent number: 7874537Abstract: A swivel device includes a motor as a driving source, gears for transmitting a driving force of the motor, a ring member to which the driving force of the motor is transmitted, and a disk member made of a metal sheet to which the driving force of the motor is transmitted via the ring member. This disk member is integrally provided with eight boss portions that are arranged with equal spaces in the swivel direction. The ring member is integrally provided with a groove portion in a circular pattern into which the boss portions are inserted. In addition, the boss portions of the disk member are inserted in the groove portion of the ring member in a slidable manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinichi Kameoka, Akihiro Fujikawa
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Patent number: 7836623Abstract: A rotary positioning structure is disclosed for a frame. The frame comprises a housing and a spindle hole disposed on the rear of the housing. The rotary positioning structure comprises elastic members and a rotary stand. Each of the elastic members comprises a tenon and the elastic members are arranged on a circular path surrounding the spindle hole. The rotary stand comprises a rotary shaft and a groove. When the rotary shaft is inserted into the spindle hole, the groove engages with the tenon so that the housing is supported in a first upright position by the rotary stand; also after said rotary shaft is inserted into said spindle hole and then the rotary stand is pivoted on the rotary shaft, the groove engages with another tenon of the elastic members so that the housing is supported in a second upright position by the rotary stand.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2009Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Inventec Appliances Corp.Inventors: Jianguo Wang, Steven Tseng, David Ho
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Patent number: 7832701Abstract: A portable easel includes a cap plate defining a first leg receiving area and a second leg receiving area spaced apart from the first leg receiving area. The easel includes first and second legs each having a coupling member at an upper end that is pivotally coupled to the cap plate at a respective receiving area. Each coupling member includes a flange extending from a terminal end thereof. Each receiving area defines a cavity configured to receive a respective flange therein, each flange being movable therein between opposed stops such that each of the first and second legs are movable between open and closed configurations. Gas springs are operatively coupled to respective legs. The easel includes support structures for holding an artist's canvas. A ground stake is pivotally coupled to lower ends of each leg for selectively anchoring the easel to a ground surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Inventor: Bobby M. Barnes
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Patent number: 7823856Abstract: An apparatus for displaying cards and papers in the workplace includes a central shaft portion having a pair of ends, with each end including a generally semicircular ring portion adapted to capture the slots of one or more cards. The central shaft portion may be releasably captured in a channel of a universal mount or a single- or double swing arm portion. Removal of the shaft portion from the channel permits the shaft portion to be split open along a break, thereby opening the rings along breaks in the manner of a split-ring binder. Alternatively, the shaft portion may be used alone (without a mount or swing arms) to hold a quantity of cards. The swing arms may be hinged upon a base portion and attached to the chassis or peripheral surface surrounding a computer video monitor, so that the swing arms and shaft portion can swing forward and around to fit the user's viewing preferences. When affixed to a monitor, the semicircular rings facilitate easy installation and flipping of slotted cards and/or papers.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Axzo Press LLCInventors: Russell J. Schwartz, Michael Springer
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Patent number: 7698843Abstract: A flexible mounting system for supporting a sign from a rigid structure for minimizing damage that might result from an impact force on the sign is disclosed. The flexible mounting system includes a flexible sign mount having a support bracket secured to a sign and a stationary bracket releasably securable to a rigid structure such a bollard. A flex element can be interposed between the support bracket and the stationary bracket to permit the sign to translate and rotate relative to the rigid support when the sign is subjected to an impact load.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Marketing Displays, Inc.Inventors: David U. Hillstrom, Alan J. Adilman, Thomas E. Pilarczyk
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Patent number: 7686272Abstract: An adjustable display holder is disclosed. One embodiment provides a display arm and a display base, wherein the display arm is pivotably connected to the base, and the arm and base have a tongue and groove arrangement, wherein the arm may be elastically deformed to connect to the base, and the arm may retain a shape that arranges the tongue and groove in a way that resists relative pivoting between the arm and base. In this manner, an adjustable display holder may be easily configured without compromising the utility of the display holder.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: TipBar IncorporatedInventor: Randall King
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Publication number: 20100038514Abstract: A portable document holder for use with an electronic device includes a supporting body, a first retractable mechanism, a holder body and a second retractable mechanism. The first retractable mechanism is connected to the supporting body and movable forwardly or backwardly in a first horizontal direction. The holder body has a bottom pivotally coupled to the supporting body such that the holder body is rotatable in either a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction and a shooting angle is defined between the holder body and a lens module of the electronic device. The second retractable mechanism includes an extension arm coupled to an upper edge of the holder body and two extension arms disposed at bilateral sides of the holder body. A holding space of the holder body is expanded in a vertical direction and/or a second horizontal direction when the extension arms are extended.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2008Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventors: Chien-Nan Yu, Liang Tang
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Patent number: 7520484Abstract: A document stand including a base and a post attached to the base. The document stand includes two document supports. Each of the document supports includes a top end, bottom end and two sides. Each of the document supports includes an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the upper surface and the lower surface of each of the document supports are defined by the top end, bottom end and sides of the document supports. There is a rotational body rotatably mounted in the post. The rotational body includes two sides which can be accessed on either side of the post The two document supports are mounted to the rotational body with one of the two document supports on each side of the rotational body and therefore either side of the post. The two document supports can be rotated in relation to the post by rotation of the rotational body.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Inventors: Sudhaker Kamath, George Smith
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Patent number: 7503539Abstract: A portable book holder capable of expanding to fit various size books. The base includes an upper section that is capable of being extended in order to accommodate books that are taller. Additionally, there are two book supports that are adjustable outwardly based on the thickness of a particular book. The two book supports are also adjustable with a semi-circular base adjuster thereby allowing for the adjustment based on the width of a book. The portable book holder easily folds out to form the book support and easily folds up for portability.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Inventor: Jason Knight
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Publication number: 20080308701Abstract: A rotating kiosk which will provide an artistic platform for graffiti artist. Each participant will be issued a card that will give him access to the process. Once the card is inserted in the kiosk and the I.D. secured, the canvass surface will unfurl electronically. Upon completion, the participant reinserts the card and the painting spools back into the kiosk. Simultaneously a new canvass unfurls and the process begins again. Periodically, the executed paintings will be removed from the spooled cylinder and a blank canvass cylinder inserted at each Kiosk location, then returned to the studio for our esthetic triage jury review. Those paintings that are deemed to have achieved significant artistic value and market potential are photographed, framed and submitted to selected galleries and the electronic marketplace for sale.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Franklin Dwyer Guidone
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Publication number: 20080237432Abstract: A carrying case for an electronic device, such as a tablet personal computer, is provided, and more specifically a case that allows a user to selectively position a display screen of the tablet personal computer by rotation coupled with angular support. The case is easily adapted for use with many types and models of personal electronic devices and may be utilized to view the display screen in a plurality of orientations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: CASE LOGIC, INC.Inventor: John S. Patterson
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Patent number: 7417552Abstract: A flood alarm is disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, the flood alarm includes a float assembly and a telephone system interface module connected to the float assembly. A method of indicating a flood in a structure is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2006Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: Milan Vaskovic
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Patent number: 7403394Abstract: A heatsink-locking device that is applied to lock a heatsink to a placement surface having an exothermic component, includes a bottom base fixed on the placement surface to dispose and position the heatsink and having an open hole corresponding to the exothermic component and clamping portions at two opposing lateral sides; and a clamping tool for pressing the heatsink and being jointed to the bottom base, the clamping tool including a first board part and a second board part connected to each other with a distance between these two parts being adjustable, a third board part axially connected to the first board part to fix the adjustable distance, a pressing part fixed to the third board part to press the heatsink, and a first joint part and a second joint part disposed at one end of the first and second board parts respectively to be jointed to the clamping portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Inventec CorporationInventor: Win-Haw Chen
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Publication number: 20080087789Abstract: An apparatus for holding a book, cell phone, or audio player or other object providing a source of information or entertainment. A flexible tubing having sufficient flexibility for positional adjustment while maintaining the object in a stable position has a proximal end attached to the object holder and a distal portion adapted to be coiled to provide an integral stand for the object holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventor: Debra Haynes
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Patent number: 7284740Abstract: A system for mounting a sign or graphic display to a structure allows rotation of the graphic display and provides for automatic return to the initial orientation.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Cormark, Inc.Inventors: Scott Padiak, Thomas M. Conway, Paul Charle Evans, John Robert Visk
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Patent number: 7281698Abstract: A carrying case for an electronic device, such as a tablet personal computer, is provided, and more specifically a case that allows a user to selectively position a display screen of the tablet personal computer by rotation coupled with angular support. The case is easily adapted for use with many types and models of personal electronic devices and may be utilized to view the display screen in a plurality of orientations.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2003Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.Inventor: John S. Patterson, Jr.
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Patent number: 7213794Abstract: A foldable book stand for viewing written materials, music and the like or for writing upon same, the stand is further fitted with a battery powered lamp. The preferred embodiment measures about 4 inches square in folded state. The stand is fitted with articulation joints that hold it in the desired shape through tension and friction. The stand is further fitted with brackets for supporting materials and bracket tabs for holding pages in place.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 8, 2007Inventor: Flavius N. Jefferies
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Patent number: 7207542Abstract: A mount for securing an associated object such as a sign to a supporting structure having wall defining an opening therein and having an outer surface and an inner surface, includes a mounting element adapted to receive the object. The mounting element has a body having an opening therein that is defined by edges. The opening has a predetermined shape. The body has a pair of resilient fingers extending rearwardly from the body. The fingers define portions of the edges of the opening in the body. A wedge has a base and a pair of resilient legs depending from the base. The wedge has a predetermined shape adapted for receipt in the body opening. The legs each have a notch formed therein. The mounting element is positioned with the resilient fingers in the supporting structure wall opening with the fingers locked to the supporting structure wall and the wedge is received in the body opening to interfere with the mounting element fingers flexing inward, securing the mounting element to the support structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: April 24, 2007Assignee: Cormark, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Conway, Scott Padiak, Paul C. Evans
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Patent number: 7188818Abstract: A portable easel comprises an easelback and palette box joined by two lockable hinges mounted on opposing sides, the hinges having friction washers, and having knobs extending outward from shafts of each hinge, the shafts defining a rotational axis. With knobs loosened, the easelback may be rotated to a desired angle relative to the palette box, and, with knobs tightened, the friction washers lock the easelback into position. The easelback further comprises a canvas-holder having a vertically adjustable slidable lower support plate and a vertically extendable shaft, said shaft having a horizontal cross member configured with rotatable hooks for securing a canvas. The palette box further comprises a right-angle baseplate for tripod connection to advantageously place the opened easel's center of gravity at the baseplate-to-tripod connection. The easelback may comprise slots for storing canvases, and the palette box may be configured with multiple compartments for storing paints and accessories.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 13, 2007Inventor: Eric Long-Chia Chang
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Patent number: 7124993Abstract: A system for mounting a sign or graphic display to a structure allows rotation of the graphic display and provides for automatic return to the initial orientation.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: Cormark, Inc.Inventors: Scott Padiak, Thomas M. Conway, Paul Charle Evans, John Robert Visk
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Patent number: 7066437Abstract: The base of a conventional bookstand on which to support a book is a rectangular base having an area substantially as large as an opened book whereas the invention employs a method of placing a book on a crisscross form defined by a horizontal base and a vertical base crossing each other. The horizontal and vertical bases are in the form of elongated rectangles of substantially the same size, and the vertical base placed on the horizontal base is supported for slide turning movement around a support shaft of the horizontal base. On the right and left sides of the horizontal base, the right and left side pages of a book are held down by transparent page binders having guide rods slidable in guide grooves formed inside the horizontal base. An opening/closing stand is provided on the back surface of the horizontal base. The bookstand of the invention has the four parts laminatable in the plane of the horizontal base so as to reduce the size.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Inventor: Takashi Iizuka
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Patent number: 7040591Abstract: A book support is mounted to a vertical upright assembly affixed to a weighted base. The book support is selectively positionable in various horizontal positions by swinging a horizontal swing arm articulated with a pivot connection to a one end of a horizontally extending segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. The swing arm is also rotatable about its own axis longitudinal by a pivot connection with the horizontal segment of an upper member of the upright assembly. An adjustable pivot connection also mounts the book support to a free end of the swing arm allowing reorientation of the book support about an axis normal to the longitudinal axis of the swing arm. A book shelf-rack support structure is fitted over the upright and has book shelves, racks mounted thereto. A cast iron platform weights the base and has a molded plastic cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Inventor: David F. Simon
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Patent number: 6959901Abstract: A rotatable book holder includes a housing having a chamber to rotatably receive a rotary member which has a number of holes. A pole includes a lower portion secured to the rotary member, and a plate is secured to an upper portion of the pole and includes a number of holes facing toward the holes of the rotary member, to receive shanks of books, and for allowing the books to be rotated relative to the housing in concert with the rotary member, and thus for allowing the books to be easily viewed or read by the users. The housing includes a weight to rotatably support the pole and to increase stability of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 1, 2005Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang
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Patent number: 6918565Abstract: An adjustable book holder includes two primary frames, and one or more auxiliary frames selectively secured between the frames, to increase holding of more books or sheet members to the book holder. The primary frames and the auxiliary frames may be secured together with peg-and-aperture engagements. Two followers may be attached to the frames, and may be coupled between the primary frames and the auxiliary frames, and may be rotatably or adjustably secured to two seats, with gear engagements, to allow the followers and the primary and the auxiliary frames to be secured to the seats at selected angular positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2003Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Inventor: Chun Yuan Chang