Support Patents (Class 348/825)
  • Patent number: 11004645
    Abstract: A display system achieving a screen finish using vacuum suction. The system includes an optical element with an exterior surface, and an optical film is positioned over the exterior surface. The optical film is formed of a flexible optical material such as an anti-reflective material. The display system includes a retention frame supporting the optical element and retaining outer edges of the optical film against the exterior surface. The display system includes a vacuum unit in fluidic communication with a gap between the inner side of the optical film and the exterior surface of the optical element. The vacuum unit operates to pump gas out of the gap to draw a vacuum on the gap and may be operated on an ongoing basis to retain this vacuum. The optical element may be a video monitor, with the exterior surface being the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, inc.
    Inventor: Barton Robert Brody
  • Patent number: 10258300
    Abstract: Provided is a radiation irradiation device enabling a user to change the position of a monitor to a desired position as needed and smoothly perform imaging of a radiographic image. The radiation irradiation device includes a radiation generation unit that generates radiation; a second support part having one end to which the radiation generation unit is attached; a first support part having one end to which the second support part is connected and the other end connected to a body part; the body part; a leg part that is provided on a bottom surface of the body part and is capable of traveling on a device placement surface; and a monitor provided on a surface that faces the bottom surface of the body part, via a connecting member. The monitor is detachably installed at a plurality of positions on the surface that faces the bottom surface of the body part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Noriyuki Onobori, Ryosuke Ogura, Takeyasu Kobayashi, Yusuke Kitagawa
  • Patent number: 9906728
    Abstract: An imaging apparatus includes a body provided with an image sensor; a displayer configured to display an image obtained via the image sensor, the displayer being supported by the body to be movable relative to the body; a connecting member provided with first and second connecting portions; a first support portion provided on one of the body and the displayer, the first connecting portion of the connecting member being connected to the first support portion in a rotatable manner about a spherical center thereof relative to the one of the body and the displayer; and a second support portion provided on the other of the body and the displayer, the second connecting portion of the connecting member being connected to the second support portion in a rotatable manner about a spherical center thereof and in a linearly-movable manner relative to the other of the body and the displayer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventor: Kazuhiro Akiyama
  • Patent number: 9452742
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrohydraulic pressure control device for vehicle brake systems, including at least one electronic control unit, at least one hydraulic unit and at least one electric motor for driving a hydraulic pump, wherein the electronic control unit is mechanically connected to the hydraulic unit and is sealed off from the outer environment in at least one connection zone to the hydraulic unit by a circumferential, in particular elastic sealing material, and the sealing material extends along an edge of the substantially cuboid-shaped hydraulic unit, wherein the edge is formed by a face of the cuboid-shaped hydraulic unit facing the electronic control unit and at least one face of the cuboid-shaped hydraulic unit not facing the electronic control unit, and the sealing material at least partially covers both cuboid faces in the connection zone and/or sealing zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG
    Inventor: Andreas Heise
  • Patent number: 9157570
    Abstract: The present invention provides a wall mounting device and a wall mounting method for liquid crystal display. The wall mounting device includes a cross frame, brackets for supporting a bottom of a liquid crystal display, and connection sections connecting the cross frame and the brackets. The cross frame forms through holes corresponding to the mounting pegs of the liquid crystal display. To assemble, the bottom of the liquid crystal display is positioned on the brackets and the mounting pegs and the through holes are connected to each other so as to couple the liquid crystal display and the wall mounting device together. The wall mounting device for liquid crystal display of that uses brackets to reduce the number of mounting pegs used in the liquid crystal display so as effectively lower down the cost and enable the use of a thinner back frame for the liquid crystal display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Gang Yu
  • Patent number: 9142377
    Abstract: A cathode-housing suspension of an electron beam device having a tubular body of elongate shape with an exit window extending in the longitudinal direction and a connector end in one end of the tubular body is disclosed. The electron beam device further comprises a cathode housing having an elongate shape and comprising a free end and an attachment end remote to the free end, and the attachment end comprises an outwardly extending flange provided with threaded openings for set screws and non-threaded openings for attachment bolts, for attaching the attachment end to a corresponding socket of the tubular body, wherein a mechanism configured to bias the attachment end away from the socket are arranged in the tubular body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: TETRA LAVAL HOLDINGS & FINANCE S.A.
    Inventors: Hans Wittwer, Urs Hostettler, Hans Reusser, Toni Waber
  • Patent number: 9007534
    Abstract: A portable terminal device includes a display screen; a pico projector for receiving an image signal of a predetermined format and projecting image light onto the display screen according to the image signal of the predetermined format, so that an image corresponding to the image signal of the predetermined format is displayed on the display screen; and a main body part, for fixing the display screen and the pico projector. The main body part includes a first part and a second part that are hinged by a hinge part. The display screen is fixed on the first part and the pico projector is positioned at the edge of the first part and is fixed on the first part, the second part or the hinge part. The pico projector forms a predetermined angle between the pico projector and the display screen while projecting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryohta Nomura, Ke Shang, Fang Xu
  • Patent number: 8994884
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a broadcast receiver includes a housing, a circuit board, a module, a holder, and a buffer. The housing is provided with a wall. The circuit board is housed in the housing and includes a first connector. The module includes a second connector to be electrically connected to the first connector and fits to the first connector with a gap therebetween. The module is movable between a first position where the length of connected portions of the first connector and the second connector is short and a second position where the length of the connected portions is long. The holder holds the module. The buffer is provided to the holder and is bent along with the movement of the module from the first position to the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Seiji Hashimoto, Tetsuhiko Fukazawa, Tomohiro Hamada
  • Patent number: 8976304
    Abstract: A liquid crystal display device 10 of the present invention includes: LEDs 22; LED substrates 24 to which the LEDs 22 are attached; a liquid crystal panel 11 where display is performed using light from the LEDs 22; a light guide plate 16 that is arranged so as to overlap the side of the liquid crystal panel 11 opposite to the display surface, the edge faces of the light guide plate facing the LEDs 22; a chassis 14 arranged on the side of the light guide plate 16 opposite to the liquid crystal panel 11; a frame 13 arranged on the display surface side of the liquid crystal panel 11 and housing the LEDs 22, LED substrates 24, liquid crystal panel 11, and light guide plate 16 between the chassis 14 and the frame itself; and heat dissipating members 18 with heat dissipating characteristics that are respectively arranged abutting the LED substrates 24 and that are held between the frame 13 and the chassis 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Ozeki
  • Patent number: 8922618
    Abstract: A technique includes configuring a monitor to be longitudinally translated along a work surface and pivoted about an axis that is substantially parallel to a normal of the work surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Dennis R Esterberg, Mark E Gorzynski, Michael D. Derocher, Timothy J Corbett, Patrick Mceneany
  • Patent number: 8827217
    Abstract: A conversion bracket is described. Specifically, the conversion bracket allows a mounting system for use with a computer system having a CRT monitor to be used with a computer system having a flat panel monitor. The conversion bracket may comprise a two prong mounting adapter and a flange to secure the conversion bracket to the CRT monitor caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Inventor: Troy Vincent
  • Patent number: 8823883
    Abstract: A supporting device includes a support, serving to support a main body of the display unit, formed by injection molding using a transparent material. A display unit includes the supporting device. The display unit includes a main body having a screen and a supporting device to support the main body. The supporting device includes a support connected to the main body and a stand connected to the lower part of the support. The support includes a transparent member formed by injection molding using a transparent material. The transparent member is disposed between the main body and the stand to support the display unit, and is formed by insert injection molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sang Hak Kim, Eun Serb An, Hyun Jun Jung, Seung Hoon Oh, Sang Bong Jeon
  • Patent number: 8760589
    Abstract: Systems for retaining a replaceable part within an image display device are provided herein. One example includes a first retaining member with a first looped retention arm configured to apply a retaining force in an x-direction to the replaceable part and a second retaining member with a second looped retention arm configured to apply a retaining force in a y-direction to the replaceable part. Upon displacement of the replaceable part from an engagement position to a displacement position, a normal force as applied by one of the first retaining member and the second retaining member is reduced and the force to push the replaceable part towards the engagement position is increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Jiaxian Wang
  • Patent number: 8749366
    Abstract: A multiple radio data service antenna module integrated in a rear view mirror being exposed towards a windscreen in an activated state enhances quality of reception of multiple radio data services and a display unit being integrated in a rear view mirror surface displaying information received by said antenna module informs a driver about relevant data of said data service without distracting the driver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: SMR Patents S.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Hyok-Joo Hwang, Seok-Won Choi, Jin-Gee Choi
  • Patent number: 8720846
    Abstract: A safety strap for securing flat panel displays to a support structure to prevent the flat panel display from tipping forward or side-to-side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Milestone AV Technologies LLC
    Inventors: James G. Wohlford, Jason Schmidt
  • Patent number: 8582282
    Abstract: Disclosed with are a display apparatus. The apparatus includes a display module; a front panel disposed on a front of the display module; a first supporting member including a plurality of surfaces formed in directions perpendicular to each other, a first surface of the plurality of surfaces being fixed to the front panel and a second surface being fixed to the display module; and a bezel formed on an outer edge region of the display apparatus to surround a edge of the front panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Heejin Kim, Sangdon Park
  • Patent number: 8490931
    Abstract: A display apparatus including: a body having a display panel, and a chassis placed on a back of the display panel; and a stand having a plurality of support members that support the body by coupling to the body. At least one of the plurality of support members is different in strength from the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba
    Inventors: Mitsuyoshi Takao, Takayoshi Tomioka
  • Patent number: 8382052
    Abstract: A flat-screen television is movably mounted on a wall for movement between a first position, disposed above a fireplace, and a second position, disposed in front of a least part of the fireplace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Mathieson, Mark A. Krull
  • Patent number: 8319901
    Abstract: Discharge tubes, each of which includes a glass tube and a ferrule that has a substantially cylindrical shape and is fitted to each end portion of the glass tube, are supported by a plurality of pairs of relay connectors (or supporting members) provided on the front side of a chassis having substantially a plate-shaped configuration. When a discharge tube is supported by relay connectors, stoppers provided on the relay connectors lock the ferrules so that axial movement of the discharge tube relative to the relay connectors is restricted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignees: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha, Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
    Inventors: Yoshiki Takata, Kenichi Iwamoto, Takaaki Kudo, Naofumi Ikenaga
  • Patent number: 8270659
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a speaker system including a speaker unit with a speaker body incorporated therein; and a speaker panel disposed on the front side of the speaker unit; wherein the speaker panel has a multiplicity of fine holes permitting a sound of the speaker body to pass therethrough, and has an opaque part hiding the presence of the speaker unit, and a transparent part in the periphery of the opaque part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Koizumi, Hiroyuki Nakamura, Katsuhiro Yamashita
  • Patent number: 8251322
    Abstract: A conversion bracket is described. Specifically, the conversion bracket allows a mounting system for use with a computer system having a CRT monitor to be used with a computer system having a flat panel monitor. The conversion bracket may comprise a two prong mounting adapter and a flange to secure the conversion bracket to the CRT monitor caddy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Troy Vincent
  • Patent number: 8237875
    Abstract: A flat panel television mounting device includes a picture-type frame having a notch back surrounding an open central area along with a glass pane sized for reception by the notch back and supported by the frame. A linen is provided and adhered to one side of the glass pane with a central portion of the linen removable from the glass pane leaving a border around the removed central portion for exposing a television screen when the glass pane is disposed thereagainst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventor: Dai Bao Ngoc Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8130328
    Abstract: The present invention is a mounted rotatable television unit for installing a television in one of a wall and a cabinet wherein when installed therein the television is rotatable at least 180 degrees. The unit has an inner frame and an outer frame. The inner frame is adapted to receive a television. The outer frame is adapted to be installed in one of the wall and the cabinet and is rotatably attached to the inner frame whereby the inner frame may be pivoted such that the television is rotatable at least 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Inventor: Timothy John Vermeulen
  • Patent number: 8120713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a television apparatus including: a thin display device; a mount section to be placed in a site; a support mechanism projecting upwardly from the mount section and supporting the display device in an upper portion spaced from the mount section in a manner to allow the display device to change an attitude thereof; a first speaker mounted on the display device; a second speaker mounted on the mount section; a signal supply section configured to supply a first audio signal to the first speaker and to supply a second audio signal to the second speaker; and a signal processor configured to adjust the time difference between the timing of the first audio signal output from the signal supply section and the timing of the second audio signal output from the signal supply section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Tatsuya Sakata, Takeya Meguro, Yoshito Shiraishi, Yutaka Miki, Eiji Koizumi, Tomomi Araki
  • Patent number: 8102475
    Abstract: A television system comprises a display panel holder for detachably holding a display panel for displaying images, and a signal processing module for receiving and processing signals containing displayable information from various external sources and supplying the signals to the display panel. The system enables the size of the display screen of an existing TV set to be easily increased in a cost-effective manner, thereby preventing a waste of resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Won-Kie Chang
  • Patent number: 8054388
    Abstract: A support apparatus is provided for supporting a television or other video display for movement between a viewing position and a storage position. The support apparatus is attached to the frame of an article of furniture such as a bed. The support apparatus may allow the video display to rotate from a vertical, viewing position to a horizontal position in which the video display can be retracted beneath the article of furniture for storage. The movement of the support apparatus may be manual or automatic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Inventor: Daniel S. Hurd
  • Patent number: 8035757
    Abstract: The system of the invention involves an anti-slip alignment plate used with a mounting bracket for mounting a device, such as a flat video screen having video mounting holes. The anti-slip plate is aligned with protrusions, or other means, with a plurality engagement members on the bracket which receives the protrusions. Once the plate and bracket have mated in a particular position, a fastener can secure the plate, bracket and device together. The result is that the fastener need not be torqued so tightly because slippage is prevented by the engagement points on the anti-slip plate. Furthermore, the number of position available for the anti-slip plate to secure the device is often substantially greater than would be achieve if the bracket merely had series of adjacent mounting holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Premier Mounts
    Inventor: Michael F. Bouissiere
  • Patent number: 7967271
    Abstract: This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a processor based on the control signal provided by the remote control. The support arm may include a plurality of pivot axes with a motor in each of the pivot axis to adjust the viewing angle along the vertical and horizontal planes. The support arm may be also provided with a tracking device that follows the movement of the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor corresponding to the movement of the viewer. The support arm may also receive periodic signal from the remote control to determine the location of the remote control. Based on the periodic signal, the processor may adjust the viewing angle of the monitor towards the location of the remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Inventor: Sung I. Oh
  • Patent number: 7932959
    Abstract: A docking adapter that interacts with an entertainment system and a parallel television device. The docking adapter may comprise a housing shaped for removable insertion of the parallel television device. The docking adapter may deliver power to the parallel television device. The docking adapter may comprise a communication pathway that carries media flow disposed on the housing. At least one module may receive a user input identifying a video selection. The communication pathway may carry the user input to the parallel television device. The parallel television device may generate a control signal that causes display of video information corresponding to the video selection on the entertainment system. The docking adapter may alternately or in addition receive the video information for display on a built-in screen of the docking adapter. The docking adapter may also deliver the video for display on a screen of the parallel television device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Broadcom Corporation
    Inventors: James D. Bennett, Jeyhan Karaoguz
  • Patent number: 7916220
    Abstract: A fixing structure disposed in an electronic apparatus includes at least a display panel and a front casing. The fixing structure includes a joining component and an engaging component. The joining component is disposed on the front casing, and the engaging component is for movably engaging with the joining component. When the engaging component engages with the joining component, the engaging component presses the display panel such that the display panel is tightly attached to the front casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2011
    Assignee: Qisda Corporation
    Inventor: Si-Wei Zhou
  • Patent number: 7855754
    Abstract: A television display cover for covering the screen of a plasma or LCD screen when the television is not in use. The cover can be converted from existing frames, framed art, or mirrors already contained in a users' home or wall or panel for attachment of the display cover. A housing containing driving means is secured to a wall or recessed surface. The television display cover is then secured to the outside face of the housing. The cover can then be pivoted to an open or closed position to either expose the television display or cover it up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Inventor: Peter H. Maxson
  • Patent number: 7800320
    Abstract: A power transmission device capable of adjusting a torque to be applied to an output shaft easily and removing a backlash between gears exactly, and a display device and a display panel pedestal that have the power transmission device. A power transmission device 101 includes a display panel 102, an output shaft 103 to which the display panel is connected, output gears 104 and 105 rotating integrally with the output shaft, transmission gears 106 and 107 engaged with the respective output gears, motors 108 and 109 providing driving forces to the respective transmission gears, and a control circuit 110 controlling the motors. The control circuit 110 causes the motors 108 and 109 to rotate the transmission gears 106 and 107 at different rotation numbers, and to transmit different driving forces to the respective output gears 104 and 105.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Yoshirou Kawasoe, Nobuya Omotezako, Sunao Tanabe, Motoi Takemura
  • Patent number: 7762515
    Abstract: The invention discloses an adjustable support apparatus for adjusting an object to a target position. The adjustable support apparatus comprises a metal member, a support member, and a magnetic member. The metal member has an inner space. The support member has a first end and a second end, and is movably disposed in the inner space of the metal member through the first end. The object is attached on the second end. The magnetic member is disposed on the support member and is adjacent to the first end. A magnetic force exists between the magnetic member and the metal member. When an external force capable of overcoming the magnetic force is applied on the object or the support member, the support member moves with respect to the metal member; and when the external force disappears, the magnetic force makes the support member stay at the target position statically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventor: Chun-Wang Lin
  • Patent number: 7607621
    Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display (2) includes a display module (20), a supporting member (30) attached to the display module, and a base (40) engaged with the supporting member. The supporting member includes engaging members (31), and the base includes elastic arms (411). The engaging members detachably engage with corresponding elastic arms whereby the supporting member is detachably engaged with the base. The base can be detached from the supporting member of the flat panel display whenever desired. Therefore once the flat panel display has been newly manufactured, it can be conveniently wrapped and transported at a reduced cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignees: Innocom Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., Innolux Display Corp.
    Inventors: Zhi-Yuan Cai, Te-Hsu Wang, Chih-Jen Sun
  • Patent number: 7583320
    Abstract: A dynamic picture display system. The system consists of an LCD display that is approximately the size of a framed picture, a USB cable that is connected to the LCD display, and a computer system for formatting still or moving images, (pictures) for display on the computer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Inventor: Darrell Griffin
  • Patent number: 7503709
    Abstract: A network camera holder includes an universal coupling for fixing a network camera and a clinch. The clinch is configured to hook a thin frame and, also, can reverse outward on a pivot in order to grip a thicker frame. The clinch can also be spread out to place the holder directly on a flat surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Inventor: Hui-Hu Liang
  • 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: 7446822
    Abstract: A lightweight, compact image projection module, especially for mounting in a housing having a light-transmissive window, is operative for causing selected pixels in a raster pattern to be illuminated to produce an image of high resolution of VGA quality in monochrome, color or gray scale. Pixel size is controlled as a function of distance of the image from the module to control image resolution and allow the image to remain sharp and clear over an extended range of distances from the module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Symbol Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Miklos Stern, Dmitriy Yavid, Chinh Tan, Frederick F. Wood
  • Patent number: 7421811
    Abstract: A combination frame for fixing a display panel module on a display shell is described. The combination frame is constructed by two crossbeams, two vertical beams, and a plurality of coupling devices. The coupling devices adjust an interior size of the combination frame for coupling to the display panel module exactly. The combination frame utilizes adjusting members to fine-adjust an outline size of the combination frame, and further utilizes a backboard to enhance the strength of the combination frame and fix a control circuit board of the flat panel display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2008
    Assignee: Quanta Computer Inc.
    Inventors: Yen-Chung Chen, Chen-Sheng Chung
  • Patent number: 7405773
    Abstract: A display retract mechanism for moving a display between a retracted position and a deployed position is disclosed and explained. The display retract mechanism is useful, for example, in mounting a liquid crystal display within the cabin of a passenger vehicle, such as an aircraft or bus. A geared chain drive supplies torque necessary for rotating a pivot shaft on which the display is attached. The display is biased toward a retracted position by a gas spring with a substantially linear force curve between the retracted position and the deployed position. Also disclosed are an infrared sensor for detecting when the display is in the deployed position, a solenoid latch for holding the display in the retracted position, and an electromechanical clutch for maintaining the display in a particular position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Thales Avionics, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald E. Lester, Bradley Foreman, Mauricio J. Mirand, Doris McQuaid
  • Patent number: 7379293
    Abstract: A multiple split ring clamp for securing a printed circuit board on a cathode ray tube, in which the clamp first split ring has overlapping jaws and teeth on each end of the jaws, wherein the jaws and teeth are adapted to engage and hold the clamp on the cathode ray tube, and wherein the clamp has a second ring and stand-off which is adapted for removably securing a printed circuit board on but spaced apart from the first ring and cathode ray tube. The first split ring may be connected to but independent from the second ring and standoff so that movement of the clamp will not affect the position of the stand-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Assignee: Richco Inc.
    Inventor: Sam Jang
  • Patent number: 7320451
    Abstract: In a stand of liquid crystal display, a holding member may include a slider, a lower cover, a leaf spring that abuts against a side of the slider, a push-force adjusting member. The push-force adjusting member includes a push member, which has a tapered portion and pushes the leaf spring, and a screw member, which adjusts a height of the tapered portion of the push member relative to the leaf spring. The push-force adjusting member serves to adjust a push force of the leaf spring on the side of the slider. The lower cover has an adjustment hole, through which the screw member can be adjusted from outside. The slider may have a rectangular-shaped. The lower cover may have a first stopper, against which an upper end surface of the slider abuts, and a second stopper, against which a lower end surface of the slider abuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masuo Ogawa
  • Patent number: 7312836
    Abstract: A television display cover for covering the screen of a plasma or LCD screen when the television is not in use. The cover can be converted from existing frames, framed art, or mirrors already contained in a users' home or wall or panel for attachment of the display cover. Support brackets are secured to a wall or recessed surface. The support brackets are secured to the display cover via some attachment means. The cover can then be pivoted to an open or closed position to either expose the television display or cover it up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Inventor: Peter H. Maxson
  • Patent number: 7303174
    Abstract: An adjustable LCD screen is provided. The LCD screen is adjustable through 360 degrees. the inclination angle of the LCD is also adjustable. The LCD screen comprises a base seat having a top and a bottom side respectively mounted with a top groove and a bottom groove of co-axial; a top ring having a lower section being engaged with the top groove a bottom ring being engaged with the bottom groove a base plate mounted at the bottom section of the base seat a base seat plate covered the bottom section of the base seat; a rotating disc matching with the top groove at the bottom section a supporting seat;a string seat fixed to the fixed board; a supporting seat cover mounted to the rear side of the supporting seat; a screen having a rear side provided with a cavity; and a screen rear cover mounted onto the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Inventor: Ta Ju Li
  • Patent number: 7296774
    Abstract: This invention provides a support arm to couple a monitor to a surface such as a wall or ceiling to remotely adjust the viewing angle of the monitor. The support arm includes at least one motor along a pivot axis in the support arm. The motor may be activated by a processor based on the control signal provided by the remote control. The support arm may include a plurality of pivot axes with a motor in each of the pivot axis to adjust the viewing angle along the vertical and horizontal planes. The support arm may be also provided with a tracking device that follows the movement of the viewer to adjust the viewing angle of the monitor corresponding to the movement of the viewer. The support arm may also receive periodic signal from the remote control to determine the location of the remote control. Based on the periodic signal, the processor may adjust the viewing angle of the monitor towards the location of the remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: CLO Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Sung I. Oh
  • Patent number: 7292287
    Abstract: To fix a TV (electrical apparatus mounted) having a power cord (insulated electric wire) to a DVD player (mounting body) when the TV is mounted on the DVD player, the DVD player is provided with a main body (a part of a main body) and a hook member fixed to the main body. The position on the main body at which the hook member is fixed is changeable, and the cord is securely wound around the hook member. This arrangement is convenient, eliminating the necessity of separately preparing a member such as a belt, while enabling to easily and securely fix, to a mounting body, various types of TVs having respective attaching positions where an insulated electric wire is attached, to effectively prevent the TV from falling down in the event of an accident such as an earthquake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Funal Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuo Horiuchi
  • Patent number: 7209345
    Abstract: A clamp for securing a printed circuit board on a cathode ray tube, in which the clamp has a split ring with overlapping jaws and teeth on each end of the jaws, wherein the jaws and teeth are adapted to engage and hold the clamp on the cathode ray tube, and wherein the clamp has an stand-off which is adapted for removably securing a printed circuit board on but spaced apart from the cathode ray tube. The split ring may be connected to but independent from the standoff so that movement of the clamp will not affect the position of the stand-off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Richco Inc.
    Inventor: Sam Jang
  • Patent number: 7185866
    Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display body having a display part, a supporting bracket attached to a wall and a angle control part connected to the supporting bracket to adjust a tilting angle of the display body. The display apparatus also includes a driving part to drive the angle control part to adjust the tilting angle of the display body, an input part for a user to adjust the tilting angle, an OSD generating part to generate an OSD signal to control the tilting angle, and a controller to control the driving part so that a tilting angle adjusting menu is displayed based on the OSD signal generated by the OSD generating part according to the input part, so that the tilting angle of the display body is adjusted according to a selection based on the tilting angle adjusting menu. Thus, the display apparatus may control the tilting angle of the display body minutely and easily by the OSD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyung-kyun Lee, Byung-jo Kang
  • Patent number: 7145761
    Abstract: To provide a degaussing coil holder for fastening a degaussing coil around a cathode ray tube which is easy in use and capable of stretching and fastening the degaussing coil in position, the degaussing coil holder is made of a resin mold having a hook to hang the degaussing coil, a catch to fixedly fit in a small hole made in a selected CRT fastening metal and an expandable strip integrally connected at both ends to the hook and catch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Orion Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kazuyuki Shimizu, Tomoyuki Harada, Masakuni Kobashi
  • Patent number: 7072001
    Abstract: A multi-axis adjusting apparatus includes a base with an upper surface, and each side of a central line of the base has at least one slot; a sliding seat, which is set on the upper surface of the base, and each of two ends of an upper surface of the sliding seat has at least one screw hole, each position of two sides of the upper surface of the sliding seat corresponding to the slot has at least one sliding plate, which has a U-shaped slot; a plurality of fixing screws, which are inserted into the U-shaped slot and the slot; a carrier, which is mounted on the upper surface of the sliding seat, and each of two ends of the upper surface corresponding to the screw hole has at least one fillister with one penetrating hole; plural adjusting screws are going through the screw holes and connecting to the penetrating holes by way of a floating structure. It is therefore the function of simultaneous adjustment of the multi-axis can be approached to rapidly complete the adjustment and reduce cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Coretronic Corporation
    Inventors: Fan-Chieh Chang, Kuo-Wen Chen