Video Display Screen Support Patents (Class 248/917)
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Patent number: 8016256Abstract: A bracket includes a first surface being fastened to a mounting surface, and a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, to which second surface a body of the electronic device is fastened. A fitting concavity is formed in one of the electronic device body and the bracket. A fitting convexity is formed in other one of the electronic device body and the bracket and fittable into the fitting concavity. A cover, which covers the electronic device body, includes a cover attaching and detaching mechanism, which one of attaches and detaches the cover to and from the electronic device body. For a detached state the cover is rotated to be completely detached from the electronic device body.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Takahiro Ikunami
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Patent number: 8011623Abstract: A monitor apparatus, includes a monitor main body in which an image is formed; an upper link rotationally coupled to the monitor main body; a lower link rotationally coupled to the upper link; and a base including a link accommodating part to which the lower link is rotationally coupled and which accommodates the upper link and the lower link in a folded state.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kwang-sung Hwang, Dong-woo Kim
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Patent number: 8011632Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor comprises a base member, a support mechanism, two link shafts, and an adjustable mechanism. The support mechanism comprises a support bracket and a resilient member positioned in the support bracket. The adjustable mechanism is configured for holding the flat-panel display monitor. A first end of the support bracket and first end of each shaft are rotatably connected to the base member. An second end of the support bracket and a second end of each link shaft are rotatably connected to the adjustable mechanism. The resilient member is configured to create an elastic force between the support mechanism and the link shafts so that a distance between the support mechanism and the link shafts tends to decrease.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Jian Li, Zhi-Guo Sun
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Patent number: 8011624Abstract: A stand attachment structure includes a front cabinet, a rear cabinet and a pair of screws. The front cabinet has a pair of right and left bosses and a holder support. The holder support is formed on an outer peripheral face of each of the bosses at a location spaced from a distal end face of each of the bosses by thickness of a tilting stand holder of a tilting stand. The rear cabinet has a pair of right and left retainers. The retainers are formed at locations opposite the bosses of the front cabinet. Each of the retainers has an end face and a screw insertion hole that is formed on the end face. The screws are disposed through the screw insertion holes of the retainers and threaded into the threaded holes of the bosses to fasten the rear cabinet to the front cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Akihiro Fujikawa, Shinichiro Sakamoto, Yuki Ogaki, Hideo Yonezawa
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Patent number: 8014139Abstract: A protective casing structure of an electronic apparatus capable of keeping the apparatus compact and light is provided. A display-side block includes a display module and a display casing. The display casing is provided with frame edges at a periphery thereof, with projections formed on the frame edges. Grooves engaging with the projections are formed in a system casing. When the display-side block is closed, the projections engage with the grooves to increase rigidity against pressing from the outside in the closed state. The casing structure thereby increases the protective capability of the display module while keeping the apparatus compact and light.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Kazuhiko Maeda, Hiroaki Agata
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Patent number: 8014141Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a display and a writing tablet. The display pivotally connects to a rear wall of the main body to selectively locate in a first state and a second state. In the first state, the display covers a top wall of the main body. In the second state, the display rotates away from the top wall and is arranged on a rear side of the main body. The writing tablet pivotally connects to the main body to selectively locate at a first position and a third position. In the first position, the writing tablet is arranged between the display and the main body and covers the top wall of the main body, and electrically connected with the main body for receiving input signals. In the third position, the writing tablet is arranged on a front side of the main body.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hai-Yang Yu, Hong-Wei Zhu, Er-Zheng Zhao
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Patent number: 8009413Abstract: An electronic device includes a front cover, a keyboard, and a sliding apparatus. The sliding apparatus is slidably coupled to the front cover. The keyboard is pivotally coupled to the sliding apparatus. By pulling the sliding apparatus and rotating the keyboard, the keyboard is foldable on the front cover.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Nian-Feng Zhen
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Patent number: 8009414Abstract: The present invention includes flat-panel type display section (11), main body (12) which supports this flat-panel type display section (11), angle adjustment mechanism (13) for adjusting an inclination angle to a perpendicular direction of a display surface of flat-panel type display section (11), and shelf member (14) on which an article is to be placed. Then, as for shelf member (14), one end of the shelf member is provided near an upper edge of flat-panel type display section (11), and the other end of the shelf member is supported by main body (12). According to the present invention, since supporting plate (22) of shelf member (11) is supported by main body (12), shelf member (14) is not moved in connection with flat-panel type display section (11) when the display angle of flat-panel type display section (11) is adjusted by angle adjustment mechanism (13), and hence, the article is stably placed on shelf member (14).Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2006Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: NEC Personal Products, Ltd.Inventors: Yoichi Ishida, Masato Suzuki, Syuji Yamaguchi
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Patent number: 8002223Abstract: This display support mechanism comprises a support shaft provided in the form of a plate, a display screen support member, having a first hole receiving the platelike support shaft, provided on the side of a display screen and a base support member, having a second hole receiving the platelike support shaft, provided on the side of a base, and at least either the first hole or the second hole receiving the platelike support shaft is provided in the form of a sector while the display screen support member is rotatable about the platelike support shaft serving as an axis of rotation in the angular range of the sector.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2007Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co, Ltd.Inventors: Kunio Sawai, Katsuyuki Yokota
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Patent number: 8004834Abstract: A notebook computer including a bottom case and a top panel is provided, wherein the top panel includes a first supporting element, a top panel body and a second supporting element. The first supporting element has a first side and a second side, wherein the first side pivots to the bottom case, and the top panel body pivots to the first side of the first supporting element. The top panel body has multiple sets of first fixing structure. The second supporting element has a third side and a fourth side, wherein the third side pivots to the second side of the first supporting element. The fourth side has a set of second fixing structures, which is inserted into one set of the first fixing structures.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Gigabyte TechnologyInventors: Po-Jen Shih, Ting-Han Lin, Shu-I Chen
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Patent number: 8000092Abstract: A display apparatus having an improved supporting configuration of a display part, which includes a display to display an image thereon and a pair of bases which are coupled to the display to rotate around an axis of upward and downward directions with respect to a vertical line of the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwey-hyun Kim
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Patent number: 7997551Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a support member, a latch member, an operating member and a positioning member. The latch member is slidable on the support member between a locked position, where the latch member is capable of securing an electronic device on the support member, and an open position, where the latch member is capable of disengaging from the electronic device. The operating member is slidable on the support member between a first position, where the operating member slides the latch member to the open position, and a second position, where the operating member slides the latch member to the locked position. The positioning member is engageable with the operating member and capable of retaining the operating member in the first position or the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Nian-Yuan Yang
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Patent number: 7997819Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a mobile information handling device comprising a frame assembly, a mount for mounting a mobile information handling device and a support for supporting a printing device. Frame assembly may include a base plate having a first surface configured to receive a printable media supply housing. Printable media supply housing may be a basket assembly. Support may be pivotally coupled to the frame assembly, allowing insertion and removal of printable media supply housing. Mounting apparatus may be further comprised of a mounting arm having at least one universal joint coupling the mount to the frame assembly. Mounting arm may allow three-dimensional rotational adjustment of the mount.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Mobile Oasis LLC DBA Mobile Demand LLCInventors: Steven R. Kunert, Blayne E. Medema, Matthew Miller
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Patent number: 7997550Abstract: The invention relates to a mount (A) for holding at least one display device, comprising a first mounting arm (1) which has an essentially vertical mounting arm segment (1a) and at least one second mounting arm (2) which extends essentially in a horizontal direction across from the mounting arm segment (1a) of the first mounting arm and is provided with at least one connecting element connecting said second mounting arm to the device (B). In order to improve the mount (A) so as to better position the at least one mounting location for the at least one display device (B), at least one side wall of the second mounting arm (2) is shaped in a converging manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignee: Mavig GmbHInventor: Peter Kuhn
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Patent number: 8000094Abstract: A rotation module includes a base and a rotation member rotatably positioned on the base. The base includes a resisting surface and a connecting surface opposite to the resisting surface. A cylindrical protrusion is formed on the resisting surface. A locking portion is formed at an end of the cylindrical protrusion. The cylindrical protrusion defines an opening through the locking portion. The rotation member includes a bottom surface and a supporting surface opposite to the bottom surface. The rotation member defines a circular through hole. The locking portion is deformable due to the opening so that the cylindrical protrusion is able to pass through the circular through hole. The locking portion releases after the locking portion passes through the circular through hole and resists the rotation member to prevent the rotation member from detaching from the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 16, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jin-Xin Wang, Fan Zhou, Guo-Qi Zhang
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Patent number: 7990694Abstract: A portable information processing apparatus, includes: a body section configured to have an upper face on which a keyboard for inputting information is provided at least; and a display section configured to have an upper face on which a display member for displaying information is provided at least; the display section being mounted for sliding movement between a first position at which the display section is placed in an overlapping relationship at an upper portion of the body section and a second position at which the display section opens the upper portion of the body section, the display section being mounted for tilting up and down movements with respect to the body section when the display section is at the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2009Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Takeshi Goto
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Patent number: 7984881Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a hinge assembly and a support structure having a top end partially receiving the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a first latching module. The first latching module includes an elastic member and a movable plate connected to the elastic member. The support structure includes a second latching module detachably connected to the first latching module. The second latching module includes a positioning plate having a latching portion extending from a bottom surface thereof. The latching portion is capable of latching with the movable plate. When the movable plate is pressed, the elastic member is deformed so that the second latching module is detached from the first latching module.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhi-Bin Liu, Yi-Qing Liu
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Patent number: 7984888Abstract: A supporting device of a display unit includes a stationary bracket securable to a wall, a body coupling device to mount a body of the display unit thereto, and a plurality of connecting devices to connect the stationary bracket with the body coupling device, each connecting device having first and second ends thereof coupled to the stationary bracket and the body coupling device, respectively, to rotate in left and right directions, and having at least one point between the first and second ends thereof to bend in the left and right directions.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: SAMSUNG Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae Hoo Park
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Patent number: 7983029Abstract: A support device for a display unit is provided, in which supports for supporting the display unit are hidden so as to improve the beauty of a room, and a display unit having the same. The support device includes at least one support connected to the display unit; a base connected to the lower part of the support; and a transparent member installed in front of the support, wherein the transparent member includes at least one refractively transmitting portion for refracting light, incident from the front of the transparent member to the support, toward external regions of the support.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae Hoo Park
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Patent number: 7980526Abstract: A portable desk for use in home and office environments for comfortably and conveniently supporting a portable computer or other electronic device on the lap or knees of a user. The desk has an upper surface on which the computer rests. The desk is supported on the user's lap by a flexible, bowable support member which is repositionable, thus allowing the user to change the inclination of the desk in order to adjust the viewing angle of the computer screen. A flexible tray for an accessory such as a mouse may be inserted in a slot at either side of the desktop. The tray may be reversibly inserted with a smooth, planar surface or a textured, frictional surface disposed facing upwardly. Ventilation is provided through a transversely recessed convex channel in the upper surface and may also include a small, USB-powered fan to increase heat dissipation. Cable management features may also be provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2008Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Hotwire Development, LLCInventors: Charles Lord, Thomas P. Muday, Randal Toltzman
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Patent number: 7978462Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an electronic apparatus main body and a movable body which is mounted in the electronic apparatus main body, with its predetermined direction-wise one end supported thereon, so as to be displaceable between an encased condition where one surface faces the electronic apparatus main body and an unfolded condition where one surface is exposed. The movable body has predetermined-directionally extending guide slot formed at each side face thereof in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined direction. The electronic main body has guide rails for guiding the movable body that are inserted into their respective guide slots under a condition where one surface of the movable body faces the electronic apparatus main body, and a pressing portion disposed at predetermined direction-wise other end of the movable body, which abuts against the electronic apparatus main body in the encased condition for pressing the movable body against the guide rails.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2009Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Fujitsu Ten LimitedInventor: Hiroshi Hatanaka
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Patent number: 7978465Abstract: The function expanding method for a display device comprises: a step of preparing a plurality of types of function expanding modules; a step of selecting a function expanding module or modules from the plurality of types of function expanding modules; and a step of stacking the selected single or plurality of function expanding module(s) to a rear part of the display device at will, and connecting the module(s) by using expanding connector(s).Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Koyo Electronics Industries Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hiroshi Osaka, Yasuhiko Murai, Hiroyuki Kuramoto, Koichi Uchimura
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Patent number: 7974082Abstract: A display apparatus includes a front plate and an elastic member fitted to the front plate along the periphery thereof. The elastic member is pressed against a bezel by a pressing metal part. The elastic member includes a hook-shaped portion and a projecting portion at the end faces thereof. The hook-shaped portion is engaged with an edge portion of the front plate so that the elastic member is prevented from falling off from the front plate. Therefore, it is not necessary to use an adhesive in the assembly process.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Canon Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Tasuku Uchimi
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Patent number: 7971834Abstract: A support stand for a flat-panel display monitor includes a rotatable bracket, a hinge assembly, a base member, a first link bracket, and a second link bracket. The first and second link brackets are rotatably assembled between the rotatable bracket and the support member via the hinge assembly. The rotatable bracket defines a pivot hole, and a guiding notch communicating with the pivot hole. The hinge assembly includes a pivotal shaft, and a positioning washer sleeved on the pivotal shaft. The pivotal shaft is engaged in the pivot hole of the rotatable bracket from the guiding notch. The positioning washer is fixed on the rotatable bracket to prevent the pivotal shaft from disengaging from the pivot hole.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2009Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tie-Zhu Wang, Fan Zhou, Guo-Qi Zhang, Yu-Cheng Chou
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Patent number: 7967260Abstract: The present invention relates to a supporting structure having function of rod-linkage latching which comprises a connecting unit, a base seat, a base seat hinge, a main hinge, at least one rod-linkage mechanism and at least one rod-linkage latching device.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Jarllytec Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yu-Tsun Hsu
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Patent number: 7969732Abstract: A support device has a base body having top and bottom surfaces. The bottom surface supports the base body upon a work-surface, and the top surface is disposed on a top surface plane that is rotated about 20 degrees from the plane of the work-surface. The top surface further includes a support slot construction that is adapted to support a tablet computer device in two work positions. The support slot construction includes a rear sidewall and a first front sidewall spaced apart from each other by a first bottom surface, which together hold the tablet computer device on a first plane that is rotated about 75 degrees from the work surface plane. A second front sidewall spaced apart from the first front sidewall by a second bottom surface together supporting the tablet computer device on a second plane that is rotated about 65 degrees from the plane of the work-surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Inventor: Kevin Noble
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Patent number: 7971221Abstract: An overhead video system for an aircraft is disclosed. The overhead video system comprises a wireless overhead video unit; and at least one mounting rail detachably coupled to the wireless overhead video unit. The mounting rail provides structural support and electrical power to the wireless overhead video unit. A system in one embodiment may use mounting rails that double as power rails supplying power to the wireless overhead video unit. Video control and content streaming is accomplished over a wireless link. The power rail control may be accomplished remotely via a standard or solid state relay. Normal rail power for the rail mounted video system may come from the utility bus.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Donald B. Lee, Trevor M. Laib, Kevin S. Callahan, Bradley J. Mitchell
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Patent number: 7963489Abstract: An improved mounting system for use with display units and other devices of various sizes. A mounting system of the present invention includes a surface mounting bracket and at least one device mounting bracket. At least one of the surface mounting bracket and the at least one device mounting bracket is expandable such that it is able to accommodate and support devices of different dimensions and weights.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: June 21, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventors: Dugan O'Keene, William Phuong Hong Lam, Garry Monaco
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Patent number: 7957129Abstract: A supporting mechanism movably supports a display body, a display surface of which is in the vertical position and in an inclined position. A pressing mechanism has an elastic member which stores repulsive force by being pressed by the display body as the display body moves from the vertical position to the inclined position, and presses the display body by the repulsive force in the direction from the inclined position to the vertical position. A position holding mechanism holds the display body at an optional position anywhere between the vertical position and the inclined position.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2009Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki KaishaInventor: Osamu Watanabe
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Patent number: 7954781Abstract: A flat panel display (FPD) support with a hinge assembly has a base, a stand and a hinge assembly. The stand has a base bracket being securely mounted on the base, an arm protruding from a front edge of the base bracket and a panel bracket protruding from an upper edge of the arm. The hinge assembly is mounted on the panel bracket and is attached to a FPD. Therefore, the base can customized to allow the FPD and the stand to stably stand on the base. Moreover, the stand and the base may be disassembled and folded conveniently.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co, Ltd.Inventor: Chun-Ching Hsu
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Patent number: 7954777Abstract: An alignment unit, which is of simple and robust design and can be adjusted well, for directional radios, in particular directional radio antennas, is distinguished by two attachment brackets, which are articulated on a common centre part such that they can pivot about two mutually orthogonal swivel axes, as well as two operating units for separate adjustment and fixing of the pivoting angle of the two attachment brackets relative to the centre part.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2006Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Huber+Suhner AGInventors: Daniel Bohm, Romeo Premerlani
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Patent number: 7950611Abstract: A computing device comprising a support system extendable and retractable relative to a housing, the support system extending across a lateral dimension of the housing between a pair of housing sidewalls to support at least a portion of the housing in an elevated position relative to a support surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2007Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Jonathan R. Harris, Paul J. Doczy
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Patent number: 7952863Abstract: A mounting system for mounting a plurality of devices to a surface, including an overhead surface. According to various embodiments, a support arm is configured to operatively attach to a mounting surface and is operatively connected to a plurality of device support assemblies that include a mount bracket a selectively moveable tilt bracket. A device support member is operatively coupled to the tilt brackets and configured to operatively attach to at least one display device such as a flat panel display. The device support member, and attached devices, are selectively tiltable to a tilt angle.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: Matthew William Stifal
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Patent number: 7948743Abstract: A flat panel display includes a bezel having a first substrate part and a second substrate part perpendicularly extending from one side of the first substrate part. A flexible printed circuit board is attached to the second substrate part by a conductive tape, and electrostatic discharge and damage caused by external mechanical interference can be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min-Cheol Kim, Gil-Jae Choi
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Patent number: 7946548Abstract: A display device includes a supporting member, a mounting plate, a fastener, and a monitor. The supporting member includes a base wall defining two through holes therein, and a clamping portion extending from a bottom portion thereof. The clamping portion is capable of contacting with an upper surface of the worktable. The mounting plate has two through holes defined therein configured for contacting with a lower surface of the worktable. The fastener extends through the through holes of the supporting member and the through holes of the mounting plate to sandwich the worktable. The monitor is provided with a pillar extending downward from a bottom portion thereof. The pillar of the monitor is attached to the supporting member.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2007Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Zheng-Heng Sun
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Patent number: 7944684Abstract: A notebook computer that has a document holding function includes an upper cover and a base. The upper cover includes a screen and an image pickup device. The base includes a keyboard and a touchpad. A touchpad chassis is disposed under the touchpad and connected with a bottom surface of the touchpad. A fixing recess is formed in an edge surface of the touchpad chassis for holding the document. A rotatable frame is disposed under the touchpad for overturning the touchpad chassis. As such, a shooting angle is defined between the image pickup device and the document held in the fixing recess.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Primax Electronics Ltd.Inventor: Chien-Nan Yu
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Patent number: 7944687Abstract: Carriers for a data storage device. The carriers comprise a support member sized and shaped to receive and retain the data storage device. The carriers also comprise one or more projecting members configured to retain the data storage device in the support member. The projecting member extends from a portion of the carrier towards the data storage device. The projecting member is retained in position by a structure selected from the group consisting of a rail and a sidewall of the support member. The projecting member can comprises a pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2011Assignee: Jabil Circuit, Inc.Inventors: Robert I. Walker, Martin E. Elnicki, Barry E. Caldwell
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Patent number: 7940519Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus including a host and a display unit pivotally connected to the host is provided. The display unit includes a panel module, a first plate having a plate body and a plurality of positioning structures provided on the plate body, and a second plate. The panel module is locked at the first plate by the positioning structures and tightly fits with the first plate. The second plate is connected to the first plate, and the panel module is held between the first plate and the second plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Inventors: Wen-Chou Liu, Hsien-Tang Liao
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Patent number: 7940522Abstract: A portable computer docking station comprises a cradle coupled to a docking base where the cradle is adapted to receive a portable computer. The docking station also comprises a wireless receiver adapted to communicate a wireless input signal received by the docking station to the portable computer.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Mark Solomon, Kevin Massaro, Brett Faulk, Jonathan Harris
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Patent number: 7936558Abstract: An electronic device includes first and second screens, and a slide mechanism. The first screen includes a housing and a first display panel. The second screen is disposed behind the housing, and includes a second display panel. The slide mechanism includes two slide rails connected to the housing, and a slide frame connected slidably to the slide rails and coupled to the second display panel. One of the slide rails has first and second positioning recesses. The slide frame can bring the second display panel to move between an initial position where the second display panel is located on a rear face of the housing and a retaining unit is retained in the first positioning recess, and an open position where the second display panel is exposed from one side of the housing and the retaining unit is retained in the second positioning recess.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Hung-Chi Chang
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Patent number: 7934689Abstract: A display with an automatic locking device. The display includes a body, a support, and a sliding assembly. The support is connected to the body. The base connects with the support in a rotatable manner. The sliding assembly is movably disposed on the base in a manner such that the sliding assembly can move between a first position and a second position. When the sliding assembly is in the first position, the support is separated from the sliding assembly. When the sliding assembly is in second position, the support is engaged with the sliding assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2006Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Assignee: BenQ CorporationInventors: Chun-Chao Chiu, Wei-Shin Shiu
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Patent number: 7933117Abstract: A docking station is disclosed. The docking station has an adjustable opening that accommodates portable electronic devices with differing sizes and shapes. The opening is capable of expanding to accommodate larger devices and retracting to accommodate smaller devices while still supporting the portable electronic device in its proper position within the docking station.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Richard P. Howarth, Phillip M. Hobson, Wim Crooijmans
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Patent number: 7922133Abstract: A flat panel display (FPD) support has a supporting bracket, a connecting assembly pivotally connected to the supporting bracket and a pulling assembly mounted between the supporting bracket and the connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is attached to an FPD to allow the supporting bracket to hold the FPD on a plane. The pulling assembly pulls the supporting bracket toward the panel bracket and a weight of the FPD allows the FPD and the supporting bracket leaning to each other to stay in a specific angle. Therefore, a visual angle of the FPD relative to a plane is easily adjusted by the supporting assembly. The FPD with the FPD support is light, simple and portable and is conveniently packaged for sale or transportation and does not occupy a large area when in use.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chun-Ching Hsu
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Patent number: 7922137Abstract: The present invention provides a device for holding a laptop computer or other portable devices. The laptop is placed on a support having a generally planar surface. A pair of adjustable arm members is pivotally connected to the support. The user may adjust one or both of the arm members to accommodate portable devices of different sizes. Clips or other connectors are used to secure the laptop to the holding device. The clips connect to the arm members and to the support. The clips may have one or more components, and may be configured to slide along the arm members and the support. The support may include a number of projections that can be arranged in an X-shaped configuration. A release plate or other connector couples the holding device to an extension assembly. The release plate provides a quick release from a tilting device of the extension assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Derry, David VanDuzer, Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
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Patent number: 7922132Abstract: The present invention is directed to an accessory holder capable of supporting a plurality of accessories and positioning those accessories in three-dimensions. A preferred embodiment supports the accessories in a curvilinear shape that optimizes the viewing position by the user. The accessories include flat panel displays, touch screens, telephones, and other devices used in an office or home office environment.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Manuel Saez, Bradley Augustine, Aaron Tsui, Lachezar Tsvetanov
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Patent number: 7918428Abstract: A supporting apparatus of a display device is provided that includes a fixing unit, one or more sliding units, and a device connecting part. The fixing unit may be fixed to a mounting position. The sliding units may be rotatably connected to the fixing unit. The device connecting part may be rotatable relative to the sliding unit and may be coupled with the display device. The sliding unit may include a first sliding member rotatable relative to the fixing unit, and a second sliding member slidable relative to the first sliding member.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventors: Byung Hee Kim, Tae Gewn Kim, Kyung Wook Kim
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Patent number: 7918427Abstract: A computer dock station includes a bracket covered with a cover member and having a fence at one side and upright pivot pins on the inside, and a locking mechanism, which includes a motive member, two follower members pivoted to the two opposite ends of the motive member and respectively coupled with the respective sliding slot to the upright pivot pins, two clamps respectively mounted on the follower members outside the bracket, and a screw rod threaded through the motive member and pivoted to the bracket and rotatable to move the motive member and to further turn the follower members about the respective upright pivot pins for adjusting the position of the clamps.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Sallas Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chia-Ming Wang
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Patent number: 7911775Abstract: According to one embodiment, a display apparatus includes a main body including a display and a front panel unit which covers a front surface of the display. The front panel unit includes a protection plate, a frame body formed into a frame shape such as to support an edge portion of the protection plate and including a plurality of through holes used to fix the protection plate, a plurality of pins which project from the protection plate in a direction crossing the protection plate and are to be put through the plurality of through holes, respectively, and screws which fix the protection plate and the frame body together.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventor: Hiroshi Azami
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Patent number: 7909295Abstract: A mounting for an all-in-one personal computer (10) that has a stand (12) for supporting the computer on a table or desk to enable the computer to be mounted on a wall or at the end of an articulated arm. A bracket (16) has a first wall (16A) that is disposed to confront a face of the stand surrounding the through-hole in the stand and that contains a through-hole (24) that registers with a through-hole (26) in the stand and a second wall (16B) that joins with the first wall and that contains a VESA compliant hole pattern that provides for attachment to a VESA compliant member. A hollow bolt (20) and a nut (22) coact with the registered through-holes to hold the first wall of the bracket fast on the stand.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2008Date of Patent: March 22, 2011Inventors: Scott Powers, Joseph Szacon
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Patent number: 7905460Abstract: Improvements are provided for hubs for wall mounting systems for screens, and in particular to a hub for a wall mounting system for a flat panel screen, such as a plasma display or television screen, which enables the screen to be tilted. The hub comprises a casing, means for attaching the hub to a screen bracket, means for attaching the hub to an arm of a wall mount, and a tilt member. The tilt member has a sliding member which is located within an arcuate cavity in the casing such that the sliding member and casing are slidable relative to each other to enable a screen attached to the mounting system to be tilted about a horizontal pivot axis. The arc is defined by the cavity having its centre, which forms the pivot axis; offset from the centre of gravity of the screen. The hub further comprises a compression spring located within the casing and biased to provide a counterbalancing force so that the screen remains stationery in any position.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Path Products LimitedInventors: Alan Woods, David Lees