Video Display Screen Support Patents (Class 248/917)
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Patent number: 7903100Abstract: An image display apparatus functioning as both an apparatus for displaying an image and a partition includes image display means for displaying the image, reception means for receiving an operational input from a user, and drive control means for driving an actuator for moving the image display means to move the image display means. The drive control means changes the arrangement of the image display apparatus functioning as the partition by moving the image display means on the basis of the operational input received by the reception means.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2005Date of Patent: March 8, 2011Assignee: Sony CorporationInventor: Tetsujiro Kondo
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Patent number: 7894181Abstract: The rear housing composing the display portion includes a raised portion and a non-raised portion with a level difference therebetween. The rear housing of the display portion is formed in such a manner that the non-raised portion has a cylindrically curved surface and that the level difference has an edge line at right angles with the lateral line of the cylindrically curved surface. The rear housing has such an automobile hood structure with a partially raised surface, thereby being prevented from being deformed due to external pressure not only in its width direction but also in its longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Panasonic CorporationInventors: Akira Iwamoto, Jun Sato, Isao Shimada, Atsushi Murase
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Patent number: 7891622Abstract: An improved tilt mounting system for mounting flat panel televisions and similar devices or displays. In various embodiments, at least one mounting bracket includes a plurality of guide mechanisms that are adjustable in orientation relative to each other. When the guide mechanisms are adjusted, the angle between guide structures contained therein changes. As the angle between the guide structures increases, the mounting system becomes more suitable for larger devices or display.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: Dugan O'Keene
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Patent number: 7889486Abstract: A display device including a rotatable stand and a display module provided on the rotatable stand is provided. The rotatable stand includes a base, a sleeve provided on the base, a composite washer, and a rotatable structure. One end of the sleeve is connected with the base. The composite washer has a flexible material layer and a rigid material layer. Further, the rotatable structure is disposed through the sleeve, the display module is adapted to be fixedly connected with one end of the rotatable structure, and the composite washer is disposed between the display module and the sleeve. The first rigid material layer contacts the display module, and the flexible material layer is disposed between the sleeve and the second rigid material layer.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: ASUSTek Computer Inc.Inventors: Ping-Chih Chiang, Cheng-Wei Chen, Yu-Chao Su
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Patent number: 7889481Abstract: A secondary computing device display system includes a removable attachment mechanism operable to removably attach a secondary computing device display to a primary computing device display. The removable attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment member, operable to lockably attach to the secondary computing device display, and a second attachment member, comprising a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion. The first and second clamping portions are operable to removably clamp the primary computing device display within a gap defined between the first and second clamping portions. The first and second attachment member are frictionally rotatable with respect to each other along a first axis and a second axis. A surface of the primary computing device display is adapted to engage the second attachment member and utilize friction to reduce the amount of pressure sufficient to removably clamp.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Sideline, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin L. Mickey, John H. Takamura, Jr., Dosun Shin, Mark S. Chichester, David C. Ramsperger, Dane A. Wesenberg, Brad Fulghum, Miguel Chapa
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Patent number: 7889482Abstract: A display assembly for a refrigerator includes: a display; a frame having a mounting part for mounting the display and provided on an outer wall surface of a refrigerator; and a tilting unit fixed to the display and the mounting part and allowing the display to be tilted. A direction of a screen of a display unit can be controlled, and thus, restrictions of a viewing angle of the display can be overcome.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2007Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Sung-Ae Lee
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Patent number: 7887015Abstract: An improved mounting system used to mount an audio/visual device, such as a flat panel display, to a desktop or other substantially horizontal mounting surface. According to various embodiments, a surface mounting system comprises a support assembly which mates with one or more collars positioned above and below the surface to which the mounting system is secured. The collars secure the rest of the mounting system to the desktop, and the collars may also secure other components which serve to prevent the support assembly from rotating in an undesirable manner. Only a single hole needs to be made in the desktop or other surface to which the system is mounted, while the number of components that are needed to attach the mounting system to the surface in a secure manner can be minimized. No locking agent is also need to properly and sufficiently secure the surface mounting system to the desktop.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Peerless Industries, Inc.Inventor: John Michael Gillespie
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Patent number: 7885059Abstract: A portable computer including a housing having first and second sections, the first section having an information input device and the second section having a case having a first fastening element; a display panel including a second fastening element at a rear surface of the panel, the case and the display panel being attached through the first and second fastening elements; a hinge coupling the first and the second sections to each other; and a display panel support member having a third fastening element, the display panel support member being attached to the display panel through the third fastening element.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2004Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Hwan Kim, Young Woo Cho
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Patent number: 7880829Abstract: A flat panel display device includes a folded bezel formed in a multi-layer structure. The flat panel display device is formed so that an electronic component of a flexible printed circuit board may be inserted into at least one opening formed at a location where the layers of the bezel correspond to one another. Thus, the electronic component inserted into the opening of the bezel has improved durability against external interference and impact, and the number of components and the number of processes can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2009Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Samsung Mobile Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hong-Sik Park, Sang-Hyun Lee, Dong-Ho Kim
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Patent number: 7878476Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a plurality of display monitors is disclosed, wherein the apparatus is provided at a user's desk or workstation. The apparatus can be easily moved toward and away from the user such that all the monitors mounted on the apparatus move in unison in the direction indicated by the user. Accordingly, the apparatus accommodates the visual preferences of virtually all users of the desk or workstation so that eye and skeletal muscle fatigue are reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Xybix Systems, Inc.Inventors: Barry Carson, David Carson, Kenneth Carson
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Patent number: 7874530Abstract: A supporter usable with a display apparatus includes a base, a vertical moving member coupled to a display main body, a guide frame coupled to the base to support the vertical moving member to slide up and down, a spring rotor supported in the vertical moving member rotatably having a rotational axis transverse to a moving direction of the vertical moving member to move up and down along with the vertical moving member, a spiral plate spring having an inside end part coupled to the spring rotor as being wound around the spring rotor and an outside end part coupled to the guide frame to elastically resist a downward movement of the vertical moving member, a spring friction part to frictionally contact the spiral plate spring to resist a rotational movement of the spiral plate spring, and a rotor friction part to frictionally contact the spring rotor to resist a rotational movement of the spring rotor.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventors: Sun-jin Kim, Dae-jin Kim
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Patent number: 7876567Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover rotatably connected to the first cover, and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a latching portion formed on the first cover and a catching unit positioned in the second cover. The catching cover includes a pivoted button. The pivoted button defines a catching structure to engage with the latching portion. The pivoted button is rotatably attached to the second cover. The pivoted button causes the catching structure of the pivoted button to engage with or disengage from the latching portion. A latch mechanism applied in the foldable electronic device is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Wei-Jun Wang
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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: 7876552Abstract: A support structure for supporting a display panel includes a rotatable base, a first supporting assembly, a second supporting assembly, and a connecting portion. The first supporting assembly includes a first sleeve and a first connector moveably coupled to the first sleeve along a first direction. The first sleeve is fixed to the rotatable base. The second supporting assembly includes a second sleeve and a second connector moveably coupled to the second sleeve along a second direction. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The second connector is slidably coupled to the display panel along a third direction. The third direction is perpendicular to a plane cooperatively defined by the first direction and the second direction. The connecting portion fixedly connects the first connector to the second sleeve. A display panel using the support structure is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xin Guo
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Patent number: 7871115Abstract: A video system for selective mounting within a cradle secured to a ceiling of an automobile includes a video housing in which a video monitor and a video source are mounted and a base secured to the video housing in a manner that permits rotation of the video housing. The video housing includes a mounting bracket and the base includes a mounting bracket for use in pivotally coupling the video housing to the base. A motorized first hinge connects the base to the video housing for facilitating pivotal movement between the video housing and the base between a use position and a storage position, the first hinge includes a pivot pin having a first end and a second end and extends between, and is coupled to, the mounting bracket of the video housing and the mounting bracket of the base, the second end of the pivot pin is fixedly coupled to the mounting bracket of the base. The drive motor assembly is mounted to the video housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2009Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Audiovox CorporationInventors: Christopher J. Vitito, Jeffrey D. Brawner
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Patent number: 7869203Abstract: A display screen turning apparatus capable of improving assembling workability in assembling steps and suppressing jolting during rotation can be obtained. This display screen turning apparatus includes a rotating member mounted with a display screen and rotatable in a horizontal plane, a base, rotatably holding the rotating member, provided with an upright portion having a hole, a platelike spring of metal fitted onto the upright portion of the base for pressing the rotating member and a stop member inserted into the hole of the upright portion of the base for pressing the platelike spring and holding the platelike spring in a deflected state.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kunio Sawai, Katsuyuki Yokota
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Patent number: 7869202Abstract: A detachable base, for supporting an object as a flat-panel display comprises a base-plate, a supporting pillar, and a connecting assembly. The base-plate has a positioning block disposed on an upper surface thereof. The positioning block has a fillister. The supporting pillar has an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the supporting pillar is received in the fillister of the positioning block. The connecting assembly is connected with the object and has an accommodating space for receiving the supporting pillar and the positioning block when the connecting assembly is connected with the base-plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Au Optronics CorporationInventors: Chin-Fu Chiang, Chih-Kang Peng
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Patent number: 7869201Abstract: A modular system comprises an appliance conducting a useful cycle of operation, a consumer electronic device removably mounted to the appliance and having a display, and an adapter mounting the consumer electronic device to the appliance for movement between a first orientation, where the display is visible to a user, and a second orientation, where the display is concealed from the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2007Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventors: Richard A. McCoy, Ameresh Viswanathan, Christopher S. Moes
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Patent number: 7866615Abstract: A display support device includes a connecting member and a lower tube. The connecting member is adapted to be mounted on a rear surface of a flat display, and includes an upper tube. The lower tube is disposed below the upper tube. One of the upper and lower tubes has an internally threaded portion, and the other of the upper and lower tubes has an externally threaded portion engaging the internally threaded portion to allow for rotation and therefore movement of the lower tube relative to the upper tube, which results in a change to the total length of the upper and lower tubes.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Top Victory Investments LimitedInventors: Michael Hsuan, Bin Liu, Kaiml Lei
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Patent number: 7866622Abstract: An in-wall mount for supporting an electronic display from a wall. The in-wall mount includes a wall interface structure, a display interface structure, and an extensible arm assembly. The display interface structure is selectively outwardly shiftable relative to the wall interface structure between a first position wherein the display interface structure is proximate the wall interface structure and a second position wherein the display interface structure is spaced apart from the wall interface structure, the display interface structure rising vertically relative to the wall interface structure as the display interface structure is shifted from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2008Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLCInventor: Jay Dittmer
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Patent number: 7861998Abstract: An adjustable supporting device for a display panel includes: a coupling seat connected pivotally to a supporting seat mounted on a supporting surface; a mounting frame coupled to the display panel and connected pivotally to the coupling seat; a torsion spring having a first end engaging the mounting frame, and a second end opposite to the first end and engaging movably the coupling seat, and operable to provide a torsional force for supporting an assembly of the mounting frame and the display panel at a desired orientation relative to the coupling seat; and an adjusting member disposed movably in the coupling seat, abutting against the second end of the torsion spring, and operable so as to adjust the torsional force provided by the torsion spring.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 7861992Abstract: A wall-mount support includes: a wall bracket adapted to be mounted on a wall and having a vertical track; a carrier mounted slidably on the vertical track; a pair of supporting arms, each of which extends from the carrier in a transverse direction relative to the vertical track and each of which is pivoted to the carrier so as to permit angle adjustment therebetween; and a brake mechanism including a friction-providing member connected to the carrier and operable to abut against the vertical track so as to prevent sliding movement of the carrier on the vertical track.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 7864262Abstract: A supporting bracket for adjusting tilt of a liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a fixing member configured for supporting the LCD, a gear capable of rotating in the fixing member, and a sliding member received in the fixing member configured for connecting to the LCD. The sliding member comprises a rack to engage with teeth of the gear. The gear rotates to drive the sliding member moving relative to the fixing member to adjusting the angle of the LCD.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Zhong-Hai Zhang, Fa-Ming Jiang
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Patent number: 7855877Abstract: Disclosed is a laptop computer including a body and a display articulably connected to the body. The laptop computer includes at least one drive unit capable of moving the display relative to the body.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventor: Sandeep Sham Zende
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Patent number: 7854422Abstract: A swivel device for a display apparatus includes: a swivel mechanism to which a lead wire is connected; a swivel member that is capable of being turned by the swivel mechanism; a swivel mechanism housing portion that houses the swivel mechanism that is disposed so as to overlap the swivel member; a fixing member that fixes the swivel mechanism housing portion; and an attachment member that is attached to the swivel mechanism housing portion, and the swivel mechanism housing portion is provided with a first engaging portion for positioning the attachment member, and the attachment member is provided with a second engaging portion that engages the first engaging portion and has a draw out portion for drawing out the lead wire from the swivel mechanism housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shinichi Kameoka, Akihiro Fujikawa
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Patent number: 7855874Abstract: According to one embodiment, a battery unit comprises a plurality of battery cells; and a casing having an upper and lower walls. The casing comprises a first portion that stores at least one battery cell; a second portion that stores at least one battery cell; and a third portion that connects the first portion and the second portion to each other. The third portion is at least partially formed to be thinner than the first and second portions. The third portion has therein a rib extending between the upper wall and lower walls.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha ToshibaInventors: Yuji Nakajima, Yasuyuki Horii
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Patent number: 7852622Abstract: A vehicle has a personnel compartment including a necessary driving volume. A deployable display apparatus provides a plurality of visual display units to a vehicle. The vehicle has a personnel compartment including a necessary driving volume. At least one display housing is provided. Each display housing is configured to support at least one visual display unit. The visual display unit is configured to selectively provide visual information to an operator. At least one mounting arm has spaced-apart first and second arm ends. The first arm end is stationary relative to a base surface. The second arm end is attached to the display housing. The mounting arm is configured to selectively move the display housing between stowed and deployed positions such that at least one display housing, when in the deployed position, at least partially occupies the necessary driving volume, and the display housing, when in the stowed position, is wholly outside the necessary driving volume.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2007Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems CorporationInventors: Bran Ferren, Dana Klaren, Lars Jangaard, Christian Carlberg, Clinton Blake Hope
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Patent number: 7846557Abstract: The present invention provides a light-emitting diode made of a polymer nanocomposite doped with quantum dots to improve luminescence efficiency and to increase stability and electrical characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Kung-Hwa Wei, Chia-Hung Chou
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Patent number: 7839626Abstract: A display structure includes a base, a stand pivotably attached to the base and rotatable along a first axis, an elastic connecting member, and a display unit pivotably engaged with ends of the connecting member and rotatable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The connecting member includes a pair of arm sections slidably engaged with the stand for adjusting a height of the display unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Lung Chen, Zhong-Hai Zhang
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Patent number: 7837159Abstract: A positioning mechanism and a display device using the same are provided. The positioning mechanism comprises a fixed frame, a first buckling element, a second buckling element and a rotary component. The first buckling element is fixed to a first position of the fixed frame. The second buckling element is fixed to a second position of the fixed frame. The rotary component having a positioning pin is connected to an object and is pivoted to the fixed frame, such that the object and the rotary component are synchronously rotated with respect to the fixed frame. The object is in a first positioning state and a second positioning state when the positioning pin is buckled to the first buckling element and the second buckling element respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Qiada CorporationInventors: Chun-Jung Tsuo, Chien-Hung Chen, Cheng-Ping Hsieh
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Patent number: 7837240Abstract: A display includes a main frame, a support base, and a locking mechanism. The support base including a first locking member is selectively connected to the main frame. The locking mechanism selectively connected to the first locking member of the support base includes a base, a plate, a pivot, and a second locking member. The base with a hole is movably disposed on the main frame. The plate is connected to the base, and is neighboring the hole. The pivot including a raised edge is disposed on the main frame, through the hole, and is near the plate. The second locking member is connected to the base for selectively engaging with the first locking member. When the raised edge abuts against the plate, the base is moved towards the first direction, and the second locking member is detached from the first locking member.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: BenQ CorporationInventors: Chung-Hsien Chin, Cho-Keng Wu
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Patent number: 7835146Abstract: A coupling mechanism and a display device using the same are provided. The display device comprises a casing of the display panel, a holding arm, a coupling mechanism and a base. The holding arm is for holding the casing of the display panel. The coupling mechanism is for coupling or separating the holding arm and the casing of the display panel. The coupling mechanism comprises a positioning element, a fixing element and a pushing pillar. The positioning element having a fixing hole is disposed on the holding arm. The fixing element is for fixing at the fixing hole to connect to the holding arm and the casing of the display panel. The pushing pillar is for pressing the fixing element to separate the fixing element and the fixing hole, such that the holding arm and the casing of the display panel are separated.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventor: Si-Wei Zhou
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Patent number: 7828255Abstract: A supporting rack having a compensating mechanism includes a rack body, an action force compensating assembly, a transmission element and a supporting plate. The rack body has a base and support arms. The action force compensating assembly is provided in the rack body. The elastic element is firmly connected to the base. One end of the dragging piece is connected to the hooking plate. The rotating piece is provided on a distal end of the support arm. The other end of the dragging piece is connected to the rotating piece. One end of the transmission element is firmly connected to the rotating piece and pivoted on the support arm. Via the above arrangement, an appropriate force can be applied to the supporting plate. When the user intends to adjust the supporting plate, the elastic element can generate an effect for compensating the action force, thereby providing a better operation feeling.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Syncmold Enterprise Corp.Inventors: Ching-Hui Yen, Chun-Lung Chen, Hung-Wei Chang
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Patent number: 7826207Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a housing having a receiving module on one side and a display surface. A protective module is received in the receiving module. The other side of the housing has an attached fixing unit. The protective module can unfurl and cover the display, providing protection.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Cho-Hao Wang
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Patent number: 7826205Abstract: A device having at least one processor, at least one memory device accessible by the processor, a display device, a housing and a support. The support is rotatably coupled to the housing. One side of the support carries a data entry device and the other side of the support carries at least one other input device. By rotating the support between different positions, users can interchangeably operate the data entry device and the input device.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Originatic LLCInventor: Renato L. Smith
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Patent number: 7821779Abstract: The Bag Computer Assembly with Exposable Control Surface is a panel-like computer with mounting attachments to allow it to be pivotally attached to a bag so that it may be stored flat against the bag front or pivoted out on one computer edge so that the display on the computer's front is in the line of sight of the operator/wearer for use. In addition, the computer is comprised of two panel-like parts which slide relative to each other and allow a control surface, with keyboard, electronic write pad or other controls, to be exposed for use when needed. The back side of the computer may have controls so there is no need to reduce display size because of controls. There may be a bag with mounting attachments to match the computer's mounting attachments and these both attach the bag and computer and allow them to pivot for storage and use.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Inventor: Charles A. Daley, III
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Patent number: 7817406Abstract: The invention is directed to an inverter including a casing (1) with at least two chambers (2, 3), the one chamber (3) comprising the display (11) of a communication unit, said display (11) being pivotally disposed in the chamber (3).Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: October 19, 2010Assignee: SMA Solar Technologie AGInventors: Sven Bremicker, Andreas Donth, Ralf Andrae, Johannes Häde, Yasar Nafiz, Matthias Victor
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Patent number: 7810773Abstract: A pivotal support arm structure has an elastic force adjustment arrangement in order to accommodate the various loads. One end of the support arm structure may be secured to the edge of a desk and the other end thereof may be secured to an article (e.g., LCD display) to be held in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventor: Ching-Chih Chi
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Patent number: 7810776Abstract: An adjustable mechanism includes a first bottom plate, a second bottom plate, a receiving block positioned, a receiving block, and an elastic member. The receiving block is positioned between the first bottom plate and the second bottom plate. The receiving block defines a receiving cavity. The connecting member includes an inserted portion. The inserted portion defines a latching groove therein. The elastic member includes an elastic protrusion. The inserted portion and the elastic member are received in the receiving cavity in such manner that the elastic protrusion is received in the latching groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ben-Gui Long, Xiang-Dong Ruan
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Patent number: 7813124Abstract: An electronic information board includes a frame, a flat display element and electronic equipment for controlling the display element. The information board includes a display casing for the display element and a device casing for the electronic equipment, such as a control unit and power supply. The display element is supported preferably with flexible support elements to the display casing so that there is a gap between the front and back surfaces of the display element and the walls of the display casing enabling the circulation of air. Cooling system transfers heat from the display casing and the device casing to the outside of the casings. The cooling system includes circulating fans placed in the fan casing with which an air flow is generated through the display casing and the device casing.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Symbicon OyInventor: Pasi Karppanen
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Patent number: 7806378Abstract: A tilter assembly is provided for positioning an electronic device such as a flat panel display. The tilter assembly includes a tilter shaft holder having an opening aligned along an axis and a shaft received within the opening. The shaft is rotatable about the axis, and may be coupled to a support. The tilter shaft holder is coupled to the electronic device. The tilter assembly also includes a torsion spring device in operative association with the shaft to provide a bias or counterbalance to the electronic device, thereby preventing undesired rotation about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: October 5, 2010Assignee: Innovative Office Products, Inc.Inventor: Odd N. Oddsen, Jr.
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Patent number: 7804679Abstract: The disclosed computer accessory has a separate display that is connected to a computer through an interface. A base part is used to fit the accessory to the computer, and a swing arm connects the base part and the accessory display. For easy transport, the disclosed accessory is arranged so that the accessory display can be stored flat against the computer. For use, the swing arm enables the accessory display to be folded out into an operational position where it can be easily seen by others.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: John Pischl
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Patent number: 7804682Abstract: A positioning device includes a fixing component including an arc slot with an end. A positioning plate is connected to the fixing component in a rotatable manner relative to the fixing component. The positioning plate includes a pillar positioned within the arc slot. The positioning device further includes a stopper positioned near on the end for stopping the pillar when the pillar slides near the end. A portion of the stopper protrudes over the arc slot to limit a rotational range of the positioning plate relative to the fixing component.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2007Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: BenQ CorporationInventor: Li-Tien Tseng
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Patent number: 7802835Abstract: A vehicle includes a ceiling with a headliner. A cradle is secured within the ceiling of the vehicle such that it is substantially flush with the headliner, the cradle being shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding a video system.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: Christopher J. Vitito
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Patent number: 7800892Abstract: An ergonomic visual display system having two video display screens, one located immediately beneath the other. The video display screens each rotate to accommodate an acute configuration with respect to a user's vision. The means for rotating the screens may involve a rotating attachment between screens, or involve a rotating attachment to a stand.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Dockside Vision, Inc.Inventor: Braddock C. Gaskill
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Patent number: 7798457Abstract: A pivot support device and a display apparatus supported thereon are provided. The display apparatus includes a housing, a base plate, a support member, and a cover. The housing includes a back plate having an opening on it. The base plate is fixed within the opening. The support member has a pivot end being rotatably coupled to the base plate. The cover is disposed on the pivot end of the support member and moves in connection with the pivot end. The pivot end has a first positioning device while the cover has a second positioning device. The first positioning device engages with the second positioning device to restrict a relative rotation between the cover and the pivot end of the support member. The base plate has a first guidance member while the cover has a second guidance member, and both first and second guidance members are in an arc distribution.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Qisda CorporationInventors: Ting-Hui Chih, Wen-Ching Hsieh
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Patent number: 7798460Abstract: An apparatus to support a display device main body to a ceiling includes a ceiling bracket connectable with the ceiling; a connecting bracket having a swivel hinge coupled with the ceiling bracket to enable the connecting bracket to swivel in a direction perpendicular to a plane of the ceiling bracket; and a supporting bracket to elastically support the display device main body to overcome a weight of the display device main body, the supporting bracket having a tilting hinge combined tiltably with the connecting bracket. Thus, an apparatus to support a display device in which swivel, pivot and tilt movements of the display device main body supported to a ceiling can be performed conveniently and the display device main body can be tilted by a relatively small force is provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jue-ho Park
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Patent number: 7796380Abstract: A positioning device for a computer read/write or storage device is provided. The positioning device allows the computer read/write or storage device (such as an optical disk drive, a hard disk drive, or a magnetic disk drive) to be readily installed in a computer chassis and rapidly detached therefrom for replacement without using screws.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventor: Shu-Nan Lee
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Patent number: 7793907Abstract: A monitor suspension system, the system in its various embodiments including a suspension arm having a first and second end; a component housing coupled to the first end of the suspension arm, and wherein the component housing is capable of being further coupled to one or more monitors. A lateral carriage assembly is also coupled to the second end of suspension arm. The lateral carriage assembly can include a first lateral track; a lateral trough coupled to the first lateral track; a second lateral track; and a lateral movement piece which is slidably coupled between the first lateral track and the second lateral track. A first and optional second backward/forward track are slidably engaged by the lateral carriage by means of a first and second front/back sliding assembly coupled to the lateral carriage assembly. A backward/forward trough is coupled to one of the backward/forward tracks.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Inventors: Robert Woodward, Creed Larsen
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Patent number: 7793903Abstract: The instant mount with articulating arm(s) for mounting an appliance on a vertical structure is both vertically and horizontally adjustable by having a vertical adjustment mechanism and a horizontal adjustment mechanism. Once mounted, the appliance can be displaced away from the vertical structure or retracted toward the vertical structure. Well separated brackets used to mount the instant invention provide for contact points well spaced apart to reduce stress exerted on the vertical structure by the weights of the instant device and appliance.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLCInventors: Jay Dittmer, Jeff Bremmon