Ancillary Device Support Associated With A Video Display Screen Patents (Class 248/918)
  • Patent number: 7644895
    Abstract: A clamping device for electronic products includes a combining member and a clamping base that is made of elastic steel sheet having its outer periphery coated with a layer of soft rubber and its central portion bored with a combining hole. Thus, after the clamping base is combined with an electronic product by the combining member, the electronic product can be hung on a user's girdle by turning over the elastic steel sheet of the clamping base, and an earphone line can be wound on the steel sheet in a space between the clamping base and the electronic product, having great practicability and convenience in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Inventor: Min-Li Tseng
  • Patent number: 7618202
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a support of a computer peripheral device including a first frame, a second frame pivotally coupled to the first frame at a first end, and a movable arm connected to and movable relative to the second frame. The second frame has an extension at the other end for clamping an object between the extension and the first frame. A computer peripheral device is coupled to an end of the movable arm opposite the end that is coupled to the second frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Kye Systems Corp.
    Inventors: Shi-Ying Xiao, Yi-Jun Lai, Zhong-Wei Lin
  • Patent number: 7614599
    Abstract: Provided is a portable cradle for a portable terminal which includes a housing; a first cradle body rotatably connected to the housing by means of a first hinge so as to be received in the housing, or of which a portion is apart from the housing and inclined; and a second cradle body rotatably connected to the housing by means of a second hinge which is spaced from the first hinge so as to be received in the housing, the second cradle body supporting the first cradle body which is inclined and adjusting an inclination angle of the first cradle body, on which the first cradle body can slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics
    Inventors: Ji-Hyun Moon, Yang-Jic Lee, Beom-Ku Han, Chang-Hwan Hwang
  • Patent number: 7611113
    Abstract: A portable electronic device including a secondary body having a touch screen and a primary body having a keyboard is provided. The secondary body slides and rotates relative to the primary body, such that the secondary body selectively makes the touch screen is back towards the primary body and cover the keyboard, so as to provide a first operation mode for operating the touch screen; or the secondary body is inclined relative to the primary body at a certain angle to show the keyboard on the primary body, so as to provide a second operation mode for operating the keyboard. Thus, various operation and accommodation aspects are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Yiu-Wai Lai
  • Patent number: 7611777
    Abstract: Disclosed is an ornamental structure, which includes an ornament that can be a picture or any of a variety of artwork for decorating a thin type planar TV and keeping the thin type planar TV from sight when not watching, and a support unit that supports the ornament and allows the ornament to be alternatively set between a first position to keep the thin type planar TV from right and a second position to let the thin type planar TV be seen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: Chuan Fan Cheng
  • Patent number: 7612999
    Abstract: A mobile workstation for use with a computer network. The mobile workstation may include a medical monitoring device, a radio transceiver in communication with the medical monitoring device operable for receiving and sending data to the computer network, a display screen, and a wheeled chassis for mounting the medical monitoring device, the radio transceiver and the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Flo Healthcare Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Richard A. Clark, Michael R. Jacobs, Steven B. Flemig, Fouad Abu-Akel, Darin Janoschka, Keith Washington
  • Patent number: 7611117
    Abstract: The laptop computer document holder is an unobtrusive plastic sheath with two plastic telescopic arms for moving in and out of the sheath. One of the telescopic arms has a top with a document clipper for clipping the document to the top when the telescopic arms are extended. This clipper secures the document at eye level above a screen or monitor of the laptop computer. The plastic sheath has a flat face with adhesive tape affixed for permanently attaching the plastic sheath to the laptop computer. Once the document holder is attached to the laptop computer, the holder cannot be misplaced or lost. Thus, the laptop computer holder is readily available and accessible when needed to hold a document at eye level above the laptop computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: Joseph Lang, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7611112
    Abstract: A bearing apparatus for a portable electronic device used in vehicle includes a supporting frame, a bearing structure, a cooling fan, a first holding mechanism, and a second holding mechanism. The bearing structure is connected to the supporting frame and has a bearing plate. The first holding mechanism capable of being dismantled from the ground and connected to the bearing plate includes a front and rear moving arms set and a right and left moving arms set. The cooling fan and the second holding mechanism are respectively connected to the bearing plate. The second holding mechanism includes a front telescoping arm set and a rear telescoping arm set. Thereby, any electronic device can be stably abutted and fixed to the bearing plate, in corresponding to variously different sizes, by making appropriate adjustment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: Rocky Yi-Ping Lin
  • Patent number: 7600736
    Abstract: A lockable notebook stand securely holds a notebook computer in position and is available for all kinds of notebook computer without any redesigning or retrofitting of the notebook computer or the lockable notebook stand. The lockable notebook stand has a stationary base, a sliding base and two clamps. The stationary base has at least one rod. The sliding base has at least one rod mount and a lock. The rod mount is formed through the sliding base aligns with and is slidably mounted around the rod of the stationary base. The lock is formed through the sliding base, corresponds to the rod mount and locks the rod. The clamps are formed respectively on the top of the stationary base and the sliding base and selective clamp and lock the notebook computer as the sliding base slides toward the stationary base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: ABA UFO International Corp.
    Inventor: Miko Lee
  • Patent number: 7594630
    Abstract: A mounting fixture for a computer peripheral is disclosed. The fixture comprises a mounting member adapted to be coupled to the peripheral; and a magnet coupled to the mounting member. The magnet couples the fixture to a housing. Accordingly, a mounting fixture is provided which can easily be adapted to a variety of peripheral devices to allow for their attachment to a computer or the like. By utilizing a magnet with a mounting member, a peripheral can easily and securely be mounted on the computer with minimal modification thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Ternus, Eric Knopf, Sean Corbin, Daniele De Iuliis, Shin Nishibori
  • Patent number: 7576733
    Abstract: A touch screen image setting frame configured to be placed over a monitor having a touch screen overlay, including an inner perimeter that defines an opening in the touch screen image setting frame, an outer perimeter disposed parallel to the inner perimeter, at least one surface configured to conform to the surface of a monitor, and a device disposed on the touch screen image setting frame and configured to at least temporarily secure the touch screen image setting frame to the front of the monitor, wherein the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the inner perimeter are equal to or adjustable to be equal to the vertical and horizontal dimensions of a touch screen active area of the touch screen overlay, and a method of using the same is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Gtech Rhode Island Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence Tremaine, Kendall Cowes, David William Duckworth, Kurt Businger
  • Patent number: 7575205
    Abstract: The inventive adjustable keyboard support assembly includes a mounting unit and an adjustable keyboard tray. The mounting unit has an elongated track having opposing first and second ends and opposing top and bottom surfaces; and (b) first means and second means for attaching the mounting unit to the work surface. The first means includes a generally c-shaped clamp having opposing first and second ends, a first substantially horizontal region adjoining a second substantially vertical region, a side flange extending from the second region at the first end of the clamp, and a center flange extending from the second region between the first and second ends of the clamp. The center flange is attached to the first end of the track. The adjustable keyboard tray can be attached to the mounting unit by slidingly engaging it to the bottom surface of the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Kenneth J. Kirchhoff
  • Patent number: 7571883
    Abstract: A device suitable for supporting a component, such as a flat display screen, which device comprises a first arm, which can be connected to a wall with a first end thereof, being pivotable about a first pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a second arm with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a second pivot axis, which second arm can be connected to the component that is to be supported with a second end thereof, being pivotable about a third pivot axis. The device is furthermore provided with a third arm, which can be connected to the wall with a first end, being pivotable about a fourth pivot axis, and which is connected to a first end of a fourth arm with a second end, being pivotable about a fifth pivot axis, which fourth arm can be connected to the component to be supported with a second end, being pivotable about a sixth pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Vogel's Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Wilhelmus Maria Van Groesen, Ewald Van Kuijk
  • Patent number: 7573711
    Abstract: A monitor having: a monitor main body displaying a picture; a base member; a stand member standing on the base member; a moving member combined to the stand member to move up and down, that supports the monitor main body with a force counterbalancing a weight of the monitor main body; a locking part provided in the moving member; a locking hook provided on one of the stand member and the base member to be locked to and released from the locking part of the moving member; and an elastic member to release the locking hook from the locking part when the moving member supports monitor main body with the force counterbalancing the weight of the monitor main body. With this configuration, the present invention provides a monitor which has decreased packing volume, and is convenient to handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ju-hwan Kim, Dae-hyoun Byoun, Sang-kyeong Ha
  • Patent number: 7568774
    Abstract: A keyboard drawer with self-retracting mouse platform beneath the desktop of a desk is slidably engaged between first and second parallel vertical members extending downward from the desktop. The mouse platform is pivotally connected atop a sidewall of the keyboard drawer such that one of the vertical members provides a pivot point for pivoting the mouse platform from an extended position, in front of the vertical member, to a retracted position, over the keyboard drawer. The mouse platform is pivoted when it contacts the pivot point during movement of the keyboard drawer from an open position in front of the desktop to a closed position beneath the desktop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: J Squared, Inc.
    Inventor: James N. Jannetides
  • Patent number: 7566039
    Abstract: A movable support tray apparatus for a computer keyboard includes a sliding member, a lift member, a tray member and an inclining member. The sliding member provides a fixing plate for being attached to the bottom of a table top and a sliding seat for being pivotally connected to a respective end of two lateral sides of an upper and lower connecting box sections provided with the lift member. Another end of said upper connecting box section is pivotally connected to a tray plate of the tray member and a lock part and a pair of retarding wheels provided with the lift member. The inclining member is disposed on the lock part and provides a stem handle. The sliding seat is capable of sliding in the fixing plate to move the upper and lower connecting box sections forward and backward. The upper and lower connecting box sections are capable rotating with respect to the sliding seat to perform upward and downward movements with the return spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Inventor: Wen-Min Hung
  • Patent number: 7564682
    Abstract: A display is disclosed to include a base, a post coupled to the base through a ball and socket joint for free adjustment at different angles, a holder assembly coupled and movable along the post, a locking device mounted in the holder assembly for locking the holder assembly to the post at the desired height, and a screen pivotally coupled to a pivot member at the holder assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2009
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Guan-De Liou, Chia-Pine Huang, Li-Li Lai, Stephen Tsai
  • Patent number: 7559518
    Abstract: A support mechanism for a computer peripheral device includes a housing accommodating a base within the housing, and a supporting post having a first end coupled to the base. The base has a pivoting sleeve and couples to the supporting post at a first position, and the pivoting sleeve engages with the supporting post such that the housing is rotatable to force the pivoting sleeve and the supporting post to rotate. The pivoting sleeve can move along an axial line of the housing, and the housing can be pivoted about the top of the pivoting sleeve together with the supporting post. Therefore, the housing can carry out multi-direction-movement, or so-called sphere-like movement relative to a leg coupled to the second end of the supporting post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Kye Systems Corp.
    Inventor: Chao-Qin Ye
  • Patent number: 7549246
    Abstract: A display device includes a display, a frame, and two fixing members connecting the display to the frame. The frame includes two support arms, each of the support arms defines a longitudinal sliding slot, and the display is movable along the sliding slots of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Szu-Wei Kuo
  • Patent number: 7543786
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for data storage device includes a data storage device (10) with pinholes (13), a cage (20) receiving the data storage device, a fixing member (50) and a rotating member (60). The cage defines a plurality of mounting apertures (39) corresponding to the pinholes. The fixing member movably engages with the cage by an attaching member (80) in a perpendicular direction. A plurality of pegs (59) is extended from the fixing member. The rotating member is pivotally engaged with the cage, received behind the fixing member, and comprises two rims (65) capable of pushing or releasing the fixing member. When the rotating member pushes or releases the fixing member, the pegs of the fixing member are retreated from the pinholes device or inserted into the pinholes under functions of an elastic member (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Qing-Zhi Yang
  • Patent number: 7540466
    Abstract: An adjustable stand for electronic devices mainly adapted to eliminate limitation on viewing angle adjustment of conventional adjustable stands is provided. The adjustable stand includes a main body, a first support frame, a second support frame, a pivot, and a sleeve. The pivot passes through and positions each of the components. A pressing portion on the pivot is used to operate the pivot and controls the movement of the pivot. Thus, a supporting angle of the first support frame and the second frame can be adjusted freely to create various viewing angles, such that the viewing angle adjustment can be adapted for different conditions and requirements diversely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Inventec Multimedia & Telecom (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching-Hsien Yang
  • Patent number: 7542270
    Abstract: A display device including a casing, a guiding track, a sliding element and a holder is provided. The casing has a first surface and a second surface. The guiding track is disposed on the second surface. The sliding element is movably coupled with the guiding track. The holder is corresponding to the sliding element and disposed on the first surface for clamping an article. The sliding element and the holder are magnetically attracted with each other. The sliding element and the holder are synchronized when sliding along the guiding track for adjusting the position of the article on the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventor: Wei-Chieh Chen
  • Patent number: 7533862
    Abstract: A coupling mechanism for securing an audio/video player onto a flat panel display includes a casing, a hanger assembly and a connection member. The casing is used for supporting the audio/video player in an upright manner. The hanger assembly is attachable to the flat panel display. The connection member rotatably couples the casing to the hanger assembly so that an orientation of the audio/video player relative to the flat panel display is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: Lite-On It Corp.
    Inventors: Chun-Ting Wu, Cheng-Fu Lee
  • Patent number: 7533859
    Abstract: An articulating support arm is used with a work station and has a central body with two ends. The inner end has a base pivotally connected thereto and the outer end has a platform pivotally connected thereto. The platform has an angled abutment that is integral with the platform and is located to be contacted by a slider that moves from side to side on a threaded shaft located on the central body. As the shaft is rotated, the slider slides along the abutment to vary the pitch of the platform relative to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: CompX International Inc.
    Inventor: Nicholas L. Blackburn
  • Patent number: 7529082
    Abstract: Each of attachments 50 has fixtures formed in a base part 51 for fixation to metal fixtures 80a and 80b. It also has a projecting part 52 having two surfaces formed on its side which opposes one of brackets 20. The two surfaces differ in height by an amount corresponding to the difference in height between the metal fixtures 80a and 80b. Each of the two surfaces has a fixture formed thereon. The brackets 20 each have screw holes and clearance holes formed in their portions which oppose, when their vertical locations relative to PDP 10a and PDP 10b are kept unchanged, the attachments 50 fixed to the metal fixtures 80a and 80b, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Naoto Maruta
  • Patent number: 7527234
    Abstract: A mouse tray apparatus includes a substantially planar mouse tray pivotally mounted at a bottom mid-portion thereof to a base such that as an operator moves a mouse over a top surface of the mouse tray, a weight of the operator's hand on the mouse causes the tray to tilt downward in a direction corresponding to a location of the mouse on the mouse tray. A bias force can be provided to resists tilting of the mouse tray away from a horizontal position, so that as the operator moves a mouse over a top surface of the mouse tray, a weight of the operator's hand on the mouse overcomes the bias force and causes the mouse tray to tilt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Simic
  • Patent number: 7527228
    Abstract: A supporting base includes a base, a first supporting arm and a second supporting arm, wherein the supporting arms are installed on a surface of the base, and an object is clamped and mounted between the supporting arms, and a first gap is maintained at a portion of the connecting edge between the first supporting arm and the base, and a second gap corresponding to the first gap is maintained at a portion of the connecting edge between the second supporting arm and the base, so that the gaps can be used for appropriately reducing the strength between the supporting arms and the base and skillfully controlling the coefficient of friction between the supporting arms and the object, so as to securely install the object onto the supporting base without damaging the appearance or surface of the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: D-Link Corporation
    Inventor: Ming-Tsai Chung
  • Patent number: 7523905
    Abstract: A keyboard support for movably supporting a keyboard with respect to a work surface of a workstation. The keyboard support includes a workstation engaging member adapted to be attached to an underside of the work surface, a keyboard engaging member for supporting a keyboard, and a linkage assembly mechanically coupling and providing relative movement between the workstation engaging member and the keyboard engaging member and thereby between the keyboard and the work surface. The keyboard support also includes a braking assembly adapted to allow relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in an unlocked position and to prevent relative movement of the keyboard engaging member with respect to the workstation engaging member in a locked position. The braking assembly comprises a roller assembly carried on a connector of the linkage assembly. The roller assembly is biased against a wedge affixed to a vertical side of the keyboard engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Workrite Ergonomics, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Timm, Giancarlo A. Giustina, Matthew R. Vargas
  • Patent number: 7520689
    Abstract: A keyboard having a housing, a palm rest platform movably coupled to the housing and a lift mechanism configured to adjust the palm rest platform is described. Through use of hot keys on the keyboard or a user interface on the computer, the palm rest can be automatically adjusted to preferred positions for a number of users by a motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: David Michael Lane
  • Patent number: 7522411
    Abstract: A cooling device, which is arranged for incorporating with a portable electronic device, includes a portable cooling station and a power-free cooling pad. The cooling station has a top platform for supporting the electronic device thereon. The cooling pad is adapted for thermally communicating with the bottom side of the electronic device when the electronic device sits on the top platform of the cooling station to instantly cool down the electronic device from the bottom side thereof so as to produce an optimally cool environment as the electronic device operates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: Dean Haglund
  • Patent number: 7522410
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable or laptop computer is shown. The case is designed to allow use of the computer without the need to remove it from the case. The bottom wall of the case has an attachment mechanism for holding the computer securely in place while the case is open. Angled brackets in the bottom wall and extending upward into the side wall, define a hinge portion of the case. The upper wall of the case includes a display holder for slidably holding the computer display. The display holder holds the top wall of the case to the display while allowing relative motion between the two. A rear access opening in the rear side wall panel allows access to connectors and ports at the rear of the computer so that they can be used while the computer remains in the case. A flap may be coupled to rear access opening, to allow the opening to be securely covered when not in use. A rear vent, covered with a mesh material, may also be incorporated into the rear panel to facilitate air circulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Fujitsu Limited
    Inventor: Vadim Pichahchi
  • Patent number: 7516935
    Abstract: A stand for retaining a computer chassis includes a base frame, a pair of clamping arms, and a pair of pivoting members. Each of the pivoting members includes a linking portion connected to each of the clamping arms, and a pivoting portion pivotally connected to two ends of the base frame. The pivoting portion includes a device by which the clamping arms capable of being turned to a position and kept in the position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Pin-Shian Wu, Ji-Guo Xu
  • Patent number: 7513830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to gaming machine cabinets and to the use of extendable displays to allow viewing and operation of the video display with the game machine cabinet door open. Many gaming machines, in particular those with flat-panel displays, have the flat-panel display mounted in the gaming cabinet door itself. When the door is opened, the display is no longer visible to technicians as they work on the interior components of the gaming machine. To solve this problem, the video display is pivotally mounted in the cabinet door to allow the video display to be released and rotated into a position viewable by the technician with the gaming cabinet door open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: WMS Gaming Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Hajder, Jacob C. Greenberg, Gregory J. Tastad, Wayne H. Rothschild
  • Patent number: 7513011
    Abstract: A hinge has a first bracket, a pivot pin, a second bracket and two torsion spring assemblies. The first bracket has a support and two holders. The pivot pin is mounted rotatably through the support and the holders on the base of the first bracket. The second bracket is mounted to the pivot pin. The torsion spring assemblies are mounted on the pivot pin and correspond respectively to the holders on the first bracket. Each torsion spring assembly has a disk and a torsion spring. The disk is mounted securely to the pivot pin and has a spring hook. The torsion spring is mounted around the pivot pin and has two ends. One end is mounted securely on the corresponding holder, and the other end is engaged detachably with the spring hook on the disk. The torsion springs provide a recovering force to keep the pivot pin from pivoting inadvertently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Assignee: Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sheng-Nan Lu, Wei-Chun Chen, Shu-Mu Lin
  • Patent number: 7506853
    Abstract: A system for providing support and position control of a monitor. In one embodiment, a method of supporting a monitor includes converting an ascending energy storage member force curve into a substantially constant supporting force against the monitor. In one aspect, a method, of supporting a monitor includes providing an energy storage member and a cam which are cooperatively positioned so as to move relative to each other along the path of motion. As the energy storage member moves along the path relative to the cam, the cam displaces the energy storage member and thereby changes a force applied by the energy storage member on the cam, and wherein the cam converts the force applied by the energy storage member into a supporting force on the monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry C. Sweere, Khalid I. Alzebdeh, Jeffery M. Eliason, Matthew J. Showalter, Shaun C. Lindblad, Mustafa A. Ahmetoglu
  • Patent number: 7508655
    Abstract: A display device is provided. The display device includes a display module for displaying a video image, a circuit board for providing a video signal and a control signal to the display module, and a fixing plate fixed on a rear surface of the display module. The circuit board is inserted into and fixed to the fixing plate through elastic deformation of a portion of the fixing plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2009
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Jin Uk Baek
  • Patent number: 7502219
    Abstract: A position adjusting mechanism, a rotation-axle bearing mechanism, and a rotation-speed reduction mechanism for a flat display apparatus. The rotation-speed reduction mechanism comprises a position adjusting mechanism that includes one or more means for securely attaching a stand and a main body unit of the apparatus to one another, and a position adjusting means for adjusting the mounting position of the stand and main body unit. The rotation-axle bearing mechanism comprises a radial bearing and a thrust bearing for supporting a rotation axle between a display screen unit and the stand. The rotation-speed reduction mechanism reduces the speed of rotation between the display screen unit and the stand upon application of a rotation load exceeding a certain level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tomio Kuga
  • Patent number: 7495897
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a display comprising: a stand including a base and a post; a lower part of a display unit having a fixing part for fastening the post to the lower part; the stand supporting the display unit with the post fastened to the fixing part extending upward; the base of the stand is provided with a first through hole used for fastening the base to a wall; the post of the stand is provided with a second through hole used for fastening the post to the display unit; a back wall of the display unit includes a depressed part; the depressed part is provided with a threaded hole used for fastening the post to the display unit; and the stand supporting the display unit with the base fastened to the wall and the post fastened to the depressed part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Akira Yokawa
  • Patent number: 7494105
    Abstract: This antislip rubber member for a support comprises a fit portion fitted into a mounting hole of a support supporting a display, a stop portion preventing the fit portion from slipping off the mounting hole of the support and a pull portion pulled in a direction for fitting the fit portion into the mounting hole of the support thereby fitting the fit portion into the mounting hole of the support. The pull portion includes a rib portion, slender in plan view, arranged to extend in the longitudinal direction of the stop portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki Ishii, Masuo Ogawa
  • Patent number: 7490809
    Abstract: A stand for retaining a computer chassis includes a base frame for supporting the computer chassis, a pair of clamping arms for sandwiching the computer chassis, a pair of pivoting members, and a pair of connecting members. Each of the pivoting members includes a linking portion connected to the corresponding clamping arm, and a pivoting portion including a number of first engaging teeth. Each of the connecting members includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is connected to the base frame, and the second connecting portion includes a number of second engaging teeth engaged with the first engaging teeth of the corresponding pivoting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Chi Liang, Guang-Yao Lee, Pin-Shian Wu
  • Patent number: 7477329
    Abstract: To fix a TV 10 (electrical apparatus to be mounted) having a power cord 12 (insulated electric wire) to a DVD player 20 (mounting object) when the TV 10 is placed on the DVD player 20, the DVD player 20 is provided with a hook member 23 around which the power cord 12 can be securely wound. Accordingly, the TV 10 can be easily fixed to the DVD 20 by utilizing the power cord 12 of the TV 10, without requiring an additional member such as a belt, for thereby effectively preventing the TV 10 from falling down in the event of an accident such as an earthquake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuo Horiuchi
  • Patent number: 7474523
    Abstract: A corner reinforcing member, which reinforces a corner portion of a chassis base, and a display module having the reinforcing member are disclosed. In one embodiment, the corner reinforcing member is manufactured by sheet metal working to withstand bending and twisting forces. Also, the corner reinforcing member facilitates the coupling of various designs of display sets to display modules and provides a configuration on which parts can be easily mounted for coupling. Furthermore, the corner reinforcing member can reduce manufacturing costs by reducing the number of parts for coupling. In one embodiment, the corner reinforcing member includes a reinforcing unit that comes into contact with a surface of a chassis base, and a connection unit formed parallel to a bending portion formed on an edge of a chassis base and connected to the reinforcing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sok-San Kim, Ki-Jung Kim
  • Patent number: 7471506
    Abstract: A method and system of a portable computer with a detachable display. Some illustrative embodiments may be a portable computer comprising a base unit comprising a main battery, and a display unit coupled to the base unit. The display unit is selectively detachable from the base unit, and wherein the base unit wirelessly couples to the display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Memphis-Zhihong Yin
  • Patent number: 7458689
    Abstract: A display stand is camouflaged as ordinary furniture, such as a dresser with mirror combination for the bedroom or as an armoire. The stand conceals another object, such as a television display, when one doesn't wish to observe that object, but otherwise exposes the object to view. Supported in a stationary position at least a vertically positionable opaque mirror or panel located directly in front of the television display when the television is not in use prevents the display from being viewed. The mirror or panel is supported by an electric elevator platform or lift inside the furniture, which, at the viewers option, is selectively vertically moved by the lift to a full up position that blocks a view of the stationary object or to a full down position inside the dresser that uncovers the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Inventors: Gene Head, Marco Lin
  • Patent number: 7455267
    Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a stand body arranging cables connected to a main body and reducing costs and time in manufacturing the display apparatus. The display apparatus includes a stand base, the stand body, the main body, and a cable holder. The stand body is supported by the stand base. The main body displaying images is supported by the stand body. The cable holder collecting cables is connected to the main body, the cable holder being attachable to a mounting portion of the stand body and detachable from the mounting portion of the stand body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventor: Sung Hwan Kim
  • Patent number: 7455270
    Abstract: A mechanism for mounting a support including a linkage, wherein the linkage has at least three bars, the mechanism is attached to a base by a mounting member, and the mounting member has a pair of slots wherein the linkage may slide and pivot relative to the mounting member. In another embodiment, the mechanism includes a height indicator whereby a height of the mechanism relative to a height indicating surface is displayed. In a further embodiment, the mechanism includes an angle indicator whereby an angle of the support relative to an angle indicating surface is displayed. In yet another embodiment, the mechanism permits adjustment of the angle of the support relative to the angle indicating surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Weber Knapp Company
    Inventors: Eric W. Maloney, Donald R. Pangborn
  • Patent number: 7448584
    Abstract: A wall mounting monitor bracket comprises a sliding base means, at least a movable arm means, and at least a connection means. The movable arm means is hung on the sliding base means via one end, and connected to the connection means via the other end. The other end of the connection means is attached to a first monitor. By adjusting the movable arm means and the connection means, the first monitor can be firmly and easily adjusted to different angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Hoolin Research Company Limited
    Inventors: Wen-Chun Chen, Ming-Chin Huang
  • Patent number: 7448585
    Abstract: A keyboard support assembly that uses a cam system for locking and unlocking the position of the keyboard platform. The keyboard support assembly includes a support platform for supporting a keyboard, connected by a first arm and second arm to a desk mounting bracket, the first and second arms pivotal in relation to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: Sunway, Incorporated
    Inventor: Tim Skiba
  • Publication number: 20080272250
    Abstract: A wrist supporting chassis is mounted on independent swiveling rollers for carrying the wrist of a user of a pointing device such as a computer mouse on a desktop or other surface. The swiveling rollers are carried on swivel arms in recesses on an underside of the chassis, arranged to rotate freely on a vertical axis, perpendicular to the desktop or surface. The swivel arms define a radius from the swivel axis to a roller carried on an axle parallel to the desktop and perpendicular to both the radius and the swivel axis. The swivel arm is mounted to the chassis by a hub that fits into a collar with an intervening bushing or ball bearing. In exemplary embodiments, the swivel arm can be a disc with a central hub, the roller axle being heat-pressed into the disc to occupy a radial slot at the outer edge of the disc. Alternatively, a spring biased arrangement for the roller axle can be provided on facing channels the define a range of roller displacement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Sun Ki Oh, Byung Han Kim
  • Patent number: 7447005
    Abstract: A portable computer includes a computer main body, a display to form an image, a coupling member tiltably coupled with the display, a projection holder provided in one of the computer main body and the coupling member, and a projection part provided on the other one of the computer main body and the coupling member to be detachably coupled to the projection holder. Thus, the portable computer has the display that is easily separated and coupled from/to the computer main body, and the display that is separated from the computer main body is tiltable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Duk-ho Han