Adjustable Size Patents (Class 248/924)
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Patent number: 11802653Abstract: A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures is disclosed. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket couplable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. The linkage assembly moves to another configuration to move the object. The object can be held in a lowered position. A biasing mechanism can facilitate convenient movement of the object.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Manehu Product Alliance, LLCInventors: Brian Newville, Lee Marc
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Patent number: 11649658Abstract: A security apparatus for a portable electronic device comprises at least one support member comprising opposing side surfaces and a plurality of support member surface features. At least one of the opposing side surfaces comprises a first engagement structure. One of the at least two arms comprises a second engagement structure configured to slidably engage the first engagement structure allowing movement in a first direction and opposing second direction. At least one locking assembly is positioned on at least one of the at least two arms and comprises a plurality of lock surface features configured to couple to the plurality of support member surface features. In a locked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the first direction. In an unlocked position, the at least one of the at least two arms is enabled to slide in the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Scorpion Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Franklyn W. Gulick, Jr., Gary R. Page
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Patent number: 11528820Abstract: Low-profile computer supports include features to reduce the thickness and improve the portability or storage capability of a computer system while it is disassembled, packaged, shipped, or moved. Some computer systems have a computing device and a dock device that can be stored and moved separately or that can store or support accessories associated with the computer system. Some computer systems have a movable stand configured to transition between a collapsed state and a deployed or standing state. Some stands include handles or grips for moving the computer systems while collapsed. Other computer systems include handles or grips to provide areas to more easily carry the computer systems. The handles or grips can have features such as a flexible material to hide or mask their appearance on the computer system.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: Paul X. Wang, Abidur R. Chowdhury, Adam T. Garelli, Bart K. Andre, Dinesh C. Mathew, Keith J. Hendren
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Patent number: 11353963Abstract: An accessory for an electronic device, such as a mobile computing device, includes a housing and a support element that are configured to support the electronic device in an inclined orientation. The support element of the accessory may comprise an elongated recess that receives a portion (e.g., an edge portion) of an electronic device to orient and support the electronic device in the inclined orientation. The accessory may also include a peripheral component, such as a user interface component (e.g., a keyboard, a track pad, etc.) or any other component that may enhance or supplement functionality of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: ZAGG IncInventor: David P. Gengler
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Patent number: 11163335Abstract: A curved display integrates in a portable information handling system housing to present visual images to an end user about an arc for improved viewing angle. The portable information handling system rotates the housing from an open position that exposes the display in a curved configuration to a closed position that brings the display against a main housing portion with the display transitioned from the curved to a planar configuration for a low profile storage position. Display curve is managed with a curved support frame that bends to a planar form, a pair of perpendicular-axis hinges that rotate opposing housings about a horizontal axis and manage display curve about a vertical axis, and a dual axis hinge with a sliding bracket that adjusts for greater housing spacing in the curved configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Dell Products L.P.Inventors: Chun-Kai Tzeng, Chin-Chung Wu, Bradford E. Vier
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Patent number: 10599229Abstract: An accessory for an electronic device, such as a mobile computing device, includes a housing and a support element that are configured to support the electronic device in an inclined orientation. The support element of the accessory may comprise an elongated recess that receives a portion (e.g., an edge portion) of an electronic device to orient and support the electronic device in the inclined orientation. The accessory may also include a peripheral component, such as a user interface component (e.g., a keyboard, a track pad, etc.) or any other component that may enhance or supplement functionality of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.Inventor: David P. Gengler
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Patent number: 10365615Abstract: A wearable apparatus, including: a mounting component, configured to hold a relationship between relative positions of the wearable apparatus and its user; a folding panel mounted on the mounting component, the folding panel including at least two display screens interconnected at a joint where sensors are disposed; and a controller signal connected with individual display screens and the sensors respectively, the controller being configured to control corresponding display screens to turn on or turn off based on the state of the folding panel detected by the sensors. The state of the folding panel in the wearable apparatus can be adjusted according to the needs of a user and thereby the usage needs of the user can be satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2016Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Kairan Liu, Wenbo Li
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Patent number: 10013074Abstract: An accessory for an electronic device, such as a mobile computing device, includes a housing and a support element that are configured to support the electronic device in an inclined orientation. The support element of the accessory may comprise an elongated recess that receives a portion (e.g., an edge portion) of an electronic device to orient and support the electronic device in the inclined orientation. The accessory may also include a peripheral component, such as a user interface component (e.g., a keyboard, a track pad, etc.) or any other component that may enhance or supplement functionality of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc.Inventor: David P. Gengler
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Patent number: 10012368Abstract: A light-emitting display system has an alignment mechanism to align or angle light-emitting tiles of the display. A first tile connects to a second tile by joining a first clamp portion on the first tile with a second clamp portion on the second tile. In an implementation, the alignment mechanism includes a replaceable angle adjustment insert that is inserted into at least one of the clamp portions, such as the first clamp portion. When the first and second clamp portions are joined, a surface of the second clamp portion presses against the insert and a desired angle between the first and second tile is formed. The insert can have any angle so that any desired angle can be formed between the first and second tiles.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Barco, Inc.Inventors: Marcus Robert Patterson, Grant Arthur John Elliott
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Patent number: 9762844Abstract: A display device that includes: a bottom chassis having an inserting portion on a side wall; a display panel disposed on the bottom chassis; a top chassis coupled to the bottom chassis and having an opening on the position corresponding to the inserting portion; and a buffer member disposed in the inserting portion and the opening, wherein the buffer member comprises: a base unit disposed in the inserting portion; and a protrusion engaged with the inserting portion and the opening, overlapping or being drawn out from the base unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yu Bin Kim, Ki Soo Park, Sang Sik Yang
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Patent number: 9605698Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an electronic device and a connecting part.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: BEIJING LENOVO SOFTWARE LTD.Inventor: Kurt Solland
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Patent number: 8888062Abstract: The present invention is directed to a display mounting apparatus for mounting a flat screen television monitor or the like to a wall. The mounting apparatus provides four degrees of freedom for the flat screen display in lateral translation, tilt, swivel and pan directions. The combination of two two-link arms, counterbalancing torsion springs and friction mechanisms provides for ±20 degrees in the tilt and swivel directions.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Southco, Inc.Inventor: Eugene Novin
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Patent number: 8864089Abstract: A holding device includes a base, an upper holding arm unit connected to an upper portion of the base, and a pair of lower holding arm units connected to the base. Each of the lower holding arm units includes a lower holding arm that is connected to the base and that is rotatable between upper and lower positions. Each lower holding arm is movable relative to the base in a sliding direction between an extended position and a contracted position. Each of the lower holding arm units further includes a stop member that extends into the base and that is operable for positioning the lower holding arm relative to the base. The lower holding arm units cooperate with the upper holding arm unit to define a holding space for retaining a display.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Modernsolid Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chin-Jui Hung
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Patent number: 8833716Abstract: A tablet mounting system for mounting a tablet. A tablet mounting system with an interface for attaching the mounted tablet to a support object. A tablet mounting system with edge retaining members to retain the tablet.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Ergotron, Inc.Inventors: Joe Funk, Shaun C. Lindblad
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Patent number: 8789800Abstract: An adjustable electronic device supporter for supporting electronic devices of various sizes is disclosed. The electronic devices include a first side and a second side. The adjustable electronic device supporter includes a main body and a supporting base for supporting the main body. The main body includes a main supporting device with a first positioning slot, a first positioning pin, at least one first positioning hole, a first guiding slot, and a first moving pin. The first positioning pin contacts the first side and is situated in the first positioning slot. At least one first positioning hole connects to the first positioning slot, and the first positioning pin is selectively placed in one first positioning hole among the at least one first positioning holes. A first moving pin contacts the second side such that an electronic device is fixed between the first positioning pin and the first moving pin.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Wistron CorporationInventor: Li-Wei Liu
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Patent number: 8724043Abstract: A locking structure for flat panel display device fixing apparatus includes a main frame. The main frame has an open cavity, a first and a second stopping rib that are formed above the two opposite sides thereof respectively and that extend inwards. The first stopping rib is longer than the second stopping rib. Below the first stopping rib, the main frame further includes an opening in which a pressure apparatus is mounted for locking a flat panel display device. The pressure apparatus includes a first and a second pressure block which are movable relatively. The first pressure block includes moveable rollers respectively mounted on both sides thereof. The second pressure block includes pushers for pushing the rollers outwards. The opening includes inclined planes on both sides thereof corresponding to the rollers.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Inventor: Yuanzhi Su
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Patent number: 8693172Abstract: A mounting system for a flat panel display includes a back assembly, a pair of arm assemblies, and a mounting assembly. Back assembly can include a slide plate connected to arm assemblies allowing arm assemblies and mount assembly to be horizontally shifted without the need to remove the mount from the wall and reattach it. Arm assemblies can include substantially hollow arms having removable covers for storing wires connected to display therein. Mounting assembly can include a tilt head that provides a path of rotation about a substantially horizontal axis that extends proximate the center of gravity of the mount and a flat panel display mounted thereon, allowing for easy adjustment and rotation of display, Mounting assembly can also include a pair of brace arms each comprised of two members configured to allow mount assembly to be expanded to mount various sized displays without extending beyond the width of the display.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLCInventors: Scott Russell, Nick Stanek, Joel W. Pfister
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Patent number: 8547689Abstract: A portable computer system is provided having a first unit with touch-sensitive LCD display screen and a detachable second unit having a keyboard. The first unit includes a support structure movable between a stowed position and a deployed position, which can support the first unit in an inclined position on a planar surface. The support structure can help support the first unit when mounted on the second unit, standing alone, or both.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventor: George Moser
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Patent number: 8520371Abstract: A digital photo frame includes a body, a back shell defining a hole and a rotary support. The rotary support is rotatably connected to the back shell, includes a rotary base rotatably received in the hole, a connection member pivotedly connected to the rotary base, and an elongated support body slidably coupled to the connection member. The connection member includes a spring tab, a support body defining a plurality of channels. The channels are arranged along a lengthwise direction of the connection portion. the spring tab is selectively snappingly engaged in one of the channels. One of the rotary base and the back shell includes a plurality of protrusions, and the other one of the rotary base and the back shell defines a plurality of notches corresponding to the protrusions, the protrusions are snappingly engaging in the respective notches.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jiu-Cheng Peng, Ping-Chou Chen, Chi Tang, Jian Liu
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Patent number: 8276864Abstract: A mounting bracket for a display includes a first rail and a first clamping mechanism. The first clamping mechanism is slidably mounted to the rail along a first direction. The clamping mechanism includes a first and a second clamping members. The first and second clamping members are telescopically mounted to each other along a second direction, which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the first and second clamping member includes a clamp assembly. Each clamp assembly extends along a third direction that is substantially perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The two clamp assemblies can cooperatively clamp the display.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zhen-Xing Ye, Chia-Shin Chou
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Patent number: 8264827Abstract: A fastening device is provided for fastening at least one article on a carrier. The fastening device includes at least one positioning component, a fixed plate fixed on the carrier, and a pressing plate positioned on the fixed plate by the positioning component. The pressing plate has at least one positioned portion and a retaining plate corresponding to the fixed plate. The retaining plate abuts against a side edge of the article for preventing the article from moving along a first direction. The positioning component movably passes through the positioned portion to allow the pressing plate to selectively move along the first direction and be positioned on the fixed plate for adjusting the distance between the retaining plate and the fixed plate.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2009Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jie Yuan, Gong-Yi Dai
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Patent number: 8253648Abstract: A portable terminal comprises a first body 104 on which the first display surface 102 is formed, a second body 108 on which the second display surface 106 is formed, and hinge units which combine the first body 104 and the second body 108 in a foldable way. The first display surface 102 and the second display surface 106 form a combined display 112 continuously at a time of opening the first body 104 and the second body 108, and it further comprises a display control unit which displays one information on the whole combined display 112. Two display screens respectively formed in the individual bodies are used effectively.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2006Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: NEC CorporationInventors: Michio Nagai, Hideo Mitsuhashi
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Patent number: 8240628Abstract: A holding apparatus has a main body, a longitudinal clamping member, and second and third clamping members. The first clamping member is slidably disposed on the main body, and the first clamping member has at least one pair of slanted sliding-tracks. The transverse clamping members are slidably disposed on the main body each having at least one sliding element slidably coupled to the slanted sliding-track of the longitudinal clamping member.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Inventor: Ming-Hsien Huang
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Patent number: 8141836Abstract: An adjustable system for mounting a computer component to a surface, including an adjustable horizontal assembly with swiveling mounting structure and an adjustable vertical assembly featuring two sliding extrusions and a stopper wedge engaged with a long screw for efficient mounting of computer components within workplaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Humanscale CorporationInventors: Manuel Saez, Stefan Spoerl, Kim ten Hacken, Lachezar Tsvetanov
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Patent number: 8066241Abstract: A supporting structure is provided for supporting a flat panel display. The supporting structure includes a brace and a base. The brace includes a chassis and a number of arms movably connected to the chassis. The chassis includes a supporting portion surface, an opposite grasp portion surface, and a side surface connecting the supporting portion surface and the grasp portion surface. The supporting portion surface is positioned against the back surface of the flat panel display. The chassis defines a number of side openings on the side surface from the grasp portion surface and along a direction parallel to the axis of the chassis. The base includes a casing sleeved on the chassis therein. The casing defines a number of cutouts corresponding to the side openings and cooperates with the side openings to define a number of sliding grooves for the arms sliding therein respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 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: 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: 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: 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
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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: 7828260Abstract: A support unit is provided for supporting reading material at a selected and convenient angle and height for facilitated viewing. The support unit is deployable between a collapsed and generally flat or two-dimensional non-deployed position, and a deployed position with a support platen at an adjustably selected angle and height for comfortable viewing. In one embodiment, the support platen is pivotally mounted onto a base plate for swinging movement between the non-deployed and deployed positions. In another embodiment, the support platen is pivotally mounted onto an intermediate bracket plate which is in turn pivotally mounted onto the base plate, wherein the bracket plate permits the support platen to be raised or lowered relative to the base plate with the support platen oriented in one of multiple angular settings relative to the bracket plate. The support platen and base plate may respectively incorporate a computer screen and a keyboard/processor unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2007Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, B. Richard Tarnutzer
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Patent number: 7789363Abstract: An exemplary support stand for a flat-panel display monitor, includes a monitor bracket, a rotatable bracket for fixing the monitor bracket, an elevating support, a support member, and a hinge assembly. The elevating support includes a first link bracket, a second link bracket, a plurality of supporting blocks for connecting end portions of the first link bracket and the second link bracket. One end portion of the first link bracket define a first restricting groove and one end portion of the second link bracket defining a second restricting groove corresponding to the first restricting groove. One of the supporting blocks includes a restricting pole. The first and second restricting grooves are configured for blocking the restricting pole. A first end of the elevating support is fixed to the support member; and a second end of the elevating support connects to the rotatable bracket by the hinge assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jun-Wu Duan
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Patent number: 7770856Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for supporting a computer monitor of the type which has a thickness substantially less than the height and width thereof, said apparatus comprising: a base structure for resting on a support surface, said structure contacting said surface over a width and depth sufficient to provide a stable base for the computer monitor, the front of said structure extending under at least a portion of the monitor; a support member attached to the monitor for supporting the same; an elongated linkage having a rear pivot attachment to said base structure and a front pivot attachment to said support member; said rear pivot attachment permitting said linkage to pivot from a generally horizontal position to a generally vertical position; said front pivot attachment permitting the support member and monitor to pivot to assume a tilt angle within a predetermined limited vertical range during normal use and to pivot rearwardly so that said support member and monitor are generally parallel to said linkage fType: GrantFiled: August 13, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventor: Dean Depay
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Patent number: 7600728Abstract: A universal flat panel display mounting system includes a central hub and a plurality of telescoping arms pivotably connected to the hub. The arms are intermeshed to provide synchronized movement relative to each other. By telescoping the arms to adjust their length, and adjusting the angles of the arms, connection points on the arms may be positioned so that the universal flat panel display mounting system may work with flat panels in different VESA size categories or for flat panel displays that don't conform to the VESA standard. The universal mounting system is configured to enable the pitch of the flat panel display to be adjusted and to enable the flat panel display to be rotated relative to the mounting system. The mounting system may connect to arms or brackets to enable it to be supported on a pole, a wall mounting system, or in another manner.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2006Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Bretford Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Petrick, Robert Coon, Bjorn Gunderson, Jimmy-Quang Viet Doan, Clifford Krapfl
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Patent number: 7595979Abstract: An exemplary LCD panel mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a pair of frames, and a pair of actuators. The bracket includes a flange defining a pair of slots therein. The frames are slidably attached to the bracket in a first direction and each includes a first sliding member defining a pair of notches therein along the first direction. The actuators are slidably attached to the bracket in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and each includes a post selectively engaging in one of the notches of the frames, and a handling tab extending through the corresponding slot of the bracket. The frames each include a pair of seats defining threaded holes therein to fix different size LCD panels thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2006Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Zheng Shi, Jun Zhang, Chien-Li Tsai, Wen-Kang Lo
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Patent number: 7529082Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 13, 2005Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.Inventor: Naoto Maruta
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Patent number: 7511949Abstract: A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module thereof which secures an upper sash including the liquid crystal display module to a lower sash in a notebook personal computer. An arm coupled to one end of a fixed rod by a hinge is arranged to be positioned between a side wall of the upper sash and a side wall of the lower sash. A screw goes through from the side wall of the upper sash, via the arm, to the side wall of the liquid crystal display module.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong Gyu Kim
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Patent number: 7301759Abstract: A bracket assembly for a portable unit. The assembly is pivotally mounted to the back of the unit and includes a frame member secured to the pivotally mounted member. A cover assembly is releasably secured to the frame member and can be moved to various positions with respect thereto. The cover assembly includes a locking assembly for locking and unlocking the cover assembly relative to the frame member.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 27, 2007Assignee: Silicon Electron Pyrimid Ltd.Inventor: Chen Kuo Hsiung
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Patent number: 7193842Abstract: A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module thereof which secures an upper sash including the liquid crystal display module to a lower sash in a notebook personal computer. An arm coupled to one end of a fixed rod by a hinge is arranged to be positioned between a side wall of the upper sash and a side wall of the lower sash. A screw goes through from the side wall of the upper sash, via the arm, to the side wall of the liquid crystal display module.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: L.G.Phillips LCD Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong Gyu Kim
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Patent number: 7164452Abstract: A television stand in accordance with the principles of the present invention is retained in place by the front seats. In a preferred embodiment, a television stand in accordance with the principles of the present invention fits snugly between the front bucket seats of a vehicle. A television stand in accordance with the principles of the present invention is further retained by the positioning of the bottom plate in between the front bucket seat inner mounting rails. A television stand in accordance with the principles of the present invention is low enough for the vehicle's driver to see over it.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Inventor: Eric D. Alsberg
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Patent number: 7077527Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to share a projection unit which is a principal component of a rear-projection type imaging device and a chassis are mounted to thereby share a molding die of a base cabinet. Upper cabinets 3 are molded according to the inch size of a screen 7. A chassis 25 is shared. A base cabinet 5 is molded with a common molding die, nesting dies are built in according to the width of an upper cabinet 3 and adjustment sections 22 are formed as a single piece on both sides of the base cabinet 5. Adjustment sections 22a disposed on both sides of a back cover 6 and a decorative panel 26 fixed to the front of the base cabinet 5 are molded separately so as to match the width of the upper cabinet 3 to the width of a lower cabinet 4.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2005Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Orion Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Koichi Tajima, Kenji Shimoshita
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Patent number: 7014154Abstract: An LCD monitor stand includes a base part, a stand part to stand on the base part and having a cable accommodating part to accommodate cables therein, a hinge shaft positioned across a standing direction of the stand part, a first rotation member to rotate up and down on the hinge shaft, and a second rotation member rotatably coupled to the first rotation member, to rotate the LCD monitor in a planar direction. With this configuration, it is possible to apply tilting and pivoting structures to the internal cable type LCD monitor.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2002Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LTDInventors: Jun-soo Jeong, Hi-taek Lee
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Patent number: 6963487Abstract: The present invention provides a pedestal docking station including an upwardly extending pedestal having an upper end, a base section, and a center of mass; an upper mounting member coupled to the upper end of the upwardly extending pedestal to receive the notebook computer in an elevated, supporting relationship at least four inches above a work surface with a center of mass of the notebook computer in substantial vertical alignment with the center of mass of the upwardly extending pedestal; and port replicator components coupled to the upper mounting member, the port replicator components corresponding to input/output ports of the notebook computer and including connections for attachment to supporting peripheral components.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2001Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Corey A. Billington, Chris Bradley, Raymond Moskaluk
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Patent number: 6934149Abstract: A modular audio-visual device comprises of a first or a second supporting element connected to a traffic means for supporting other elements, an audio-visual device sustaining element, a display device sustaining element, and a plurality of sets of fixing elements for fixing supporting element and sustaining element. The characteristic of the present invention is that the component elements can be assembled into a module for diversified use or kept alone for simple use. The device according to the present invention can be used in various traffic means. The user can freely choose and buy component elements to assemble into a device with only display function, or with only audio-visual function, or with both display and audio-visual functions. The present invention has the advantages of diversified selection and convenience for user.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Inventor: Gino Chen
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Patent number: 6796536Abstract: A system for mounting a laptop computer on a mobile casterized base, comprising: an articulated arm having a first end and a second end, the first end being adjustably connected to the mobile casterized base; and a bracket assembly adjustably connected to the second end of the articulated arm for securely retaining the laptop computer, the bracket assembly being adjustable in at least one dimension to securely retain the laptop computer.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Ebsoo Media, Inc.Inventor: Landers Sevier, IV
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Patent number: 6709078Abstract: An adjustable, retractable, and expandable plastic or cardboard cover frame, for example made of natural or synthetic wood grain or metallic finish, that wold fit around a computer, television, VCR, or other electronic component, so as to mask the view of unsightly appliances and provide a decorative touch to the room. The product is produced with several types of fine wood and metallic finishes, allowing the user to choose a model that compliments or matches the furniture in their enviroment. In one embodiment the adjustable frame wold come in several sizes and wold be expandable or retractable to accommodate any size computer CPU, computer monitor, matching keyboard cover, television, VCR, as well as stereo equipment. The three dimensional ability to expand in height, width, and depth would allow the various sized models to adjust to fit virtually any size electronic component, and would fold flat for ease of packaging and manufacture.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2001Date of Patent: March 23, 2004Inventor: Gloria Johnson
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Patent number: 6693794Abstract: A method of mounting a liquid crystal display module thereof which secures an upper sash including the liquid crystal display module to a lower sash in a notebook personal computer. An arm coupled to one end of a fixed rod by a hinge is arranged to be positioned between a side wall of the upper sash and a side wall of the lower sash. A screw goes through from the side wall of the upper sash, via the arm, to the side wall of the liquid crystal display module.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2001Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: LG. Philips LCD Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yong Gyu Kim
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Patent number: 6594144Abstract: A monitor framing apparatus is provided for enhancing a monitor that includes a screen surrounded by a front face portion of the monitor. The apparatus includes a plurality of frame sections, including top, left and right side sections, and a bottom section. Each section provides a pair of panels connected at a fold, score, or seam. One of the panels of each pair is a panel that registers against and covers at least a portion of the front face of the monitor. A plurality of attachments, preferably slots are provided on at least one of the frame sections. These slots enable a clipboard panel or like panel to be attached to a selected frame section for supporting documents, photographs or other items at a position spaced to the right of and/or to the left of the monitor screen.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2001Date of Patent: July 15, 2003Inventor: Gwendolyn A. Miles
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Patent number: 6581887Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a device for rotatably holding a television therein having a base unit 32 that could be mounted to a wall 20, ceiling 18, table 16 or other such stable structure and a rotative mounting assembly 30 for retaining the television 14 therein. The base unit 32 comprises a base plate and a vertical support post 36 extending perpendicularly therefrom. The rotative mounting assembly 30 comprises two cross members 42, 43 that are connected by a central lap joint 24 to form an x-brace having four arms with each arm having a bracket member 42 extending from the distal end thereof. A pivoting bolt 22 assembly passes through recesses in the cross members at the lap joint 24 and through corresponding recesses in the vertical support post 36 of the base unit 32 thereby connecting the rotative mounting assembly thereto.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2001Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Inventor: Mark R Lapidez
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Patent number: 6460817Abstract: A holder for a central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed which includes an adjustable perimeter support frame attachable to the underside of a desk to suspend the CPU therefrom but out of contact with the floor. The frame has four sides, each comprising a female section and a male section slidable therein. Two opposite corners of the frame comprise a pair of female sections connected together to form an L-shaped frame member, the remaining two corners of the frame comprising two male members connected together to provide an L-shaped frame part. The L-shaped male frame sections are slidable within the L-shaped female frame sections so that the length of all of the sides can be readily adjusted to suit the size of the CPU to be supported therein. Locking means fix the position of the movable frame parts when tightened so that the frame tightly grips the CPU. A mounting plate can be slidably mounted on the top of the frame to attach it to the desk undersurface.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2000Date of Patent: October 8, 2002Inventor: Peter Thomas Bosson
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Patent number: 6359772Abstract: Disclosed is a base assembly for a video display appliance capable of receiving a keyboard within a front thereof, as well as easily adjusting a tilting angle and a swiveling angle of a monitor. The base assembly comprises an upper base cover integrally formed with a lower portion of the monitor; a lower base cover coupled to the upper base cover and having a hinge accommodating opening on a center thereof; a tilting angle adjusting mechanism, coupled to the upper base cover and provided in the hinge accommodating opening of the lower base cover, for tilting the monitor by applying an operating force to the monitor upwards or downwards; and a swiveling angle adjusting mechanism for rotating the monitor, the upper base cover coupled to the monitor, and the lower base cover in a left or right direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2000Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Byeong Kook Kim