Stand Or Bracket Alternative Patents (Class 248/126)
  • Patent number: 11553114
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera unit including a camera main body, and a stand configured to support the camera main body, in which the camera main body includes a light receiving section and a main body housing in which the light receiving section is accommodated, the stand includes a first arm portion configured to support the main body housing for pivotal motion such that an orientation in an upward and downward direction of an optical axis of the light receiving section is adjustable, and a second arm portion attached for pivotal motion to the first arm portion, and the main body hosing has a protrusion that projects downwardly at a lower portion of the camera unit in a use state of the camera unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Katsuhisa Tadano, Naoki Ogishita, Nozomu Uchida, Kenta Kidoba
  • Patent number: 11173576
    Abstract: Apparatus and associated methodology contemplating holding a bucket stationary while a user mixes a substance in the bucket. A rigid base is configured to support the bucket upright upon a predetermined holding zone, and supports a selectively rotatable pivot member. A paddle has a proximal end attached to the pivot member and extends therefrom downwardly toward the base on one side of the pivot member. A foot-actuated lever has a proximal end attached to the pivot member and extends downwardly toward the base on the opposing side of the pivot member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventor: Leon Harrell
  • Patent number: 11021215
    Abstract: A telescoping device mount is configured to hold an electronic device. The telescoping device mount is configured to fully extend or fully retract the electronic device. The telescoping device mount includes a telescoping post, a mount segment, and a base. The telescoping post includes an inner post segment and an outer post segment. The mount segment is configured to secure an electronic device thereto. The mount segment includes an outer collar slidably securable to the outer post segment of the telescoping post. The base is secured to the inner post segment such that the outer post segment telescopes relative to the inner post segment. In a fully retracted position, the electronic device is proximate to the base and/or an underlying surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: IDEAL TOOL AND MANUFACTURING
    Inventors: Todd Price, Blake Price
  • Patent number: 10711985
    Abstract: A decorative removable lighting enclosed clip made for mounting a light to a support surface such as gutters, shingles or a building structure. The enclosed clip allows for an aesthetically pleasing display of lights with rapid and easy installation and removal of the lighting. This eliminates falling debris from broken clips or clips that fall off the lights during the removal process. A support tab is inserted between the side portions of the structure, at longitudinally spaced intervals along the strip, and are frictionally gripped and retained by the facing side portions of the gutter, shingle or structure. The clips have enclosed end portions which support the light elements of a decorative light string along structure. The enclosed clip is capable of mounting onto a wide variety of gutters, eaves and building structures. The spacing is adjustable and provides a plurality of discrete angular positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Russel Williams Home Services LLC
    Inventor: David Russel Felt
  • Patent number: 10557620
    Abstract: A decorative removable lighting enclosed clip made for mounting a light to a support surface such as gutters, shingles or a building structure is disclosed. The clip may include an expandable bulb holder adapted to permit passage of a bulb that is larger than the resting diameter of the bulb holder. In some embodiments, the clip includes a slot that bisects a portion of the clip into sections that can flex away from each other, which enables the bulb holder to expand when subjected to a force. As a result, the clip may be installed with a decorative light strand without having to remove the bulbs from their sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: Russel Williams Home Services LLC
    Inventor: David Russel Felt
  • Patent number: 10465842
    Abstract: Tree mounted assemblies and methods of use are provided herein. An example assembly or device includes a camera mount; a tree mounting bracket that is configured to couple with a trunk or branch of a tree, the tree mounting bracket forming a socket; an articulating armature that is coupled to the tree mounting bracket using a ball that is received within the socket of the tree mounting bracket, the articulating armature further having: a first armature portion coupled to the ball; and a second armature portion coupled to camera mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Matthew A Garis
  • Patent number: 10462275
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a portable mobile phone bracket which includes a base. A supporting plate is arranged on the base. The base is connected to the supporting plate through a connection portion. The connection portion includes a first sliding seat fixed with the base. A first clamping groove used for fixation is formed in the first sliding seat. The connection portion includes a fixed clamping seat matched with the first clamping groove. The fixed clamping seat drives the supporting plate to rotate. The connection portion includes a regulating rod used to regulate the fixed clamping seat to match with the first clamping groove. The regulating rod is axially movable. The regulating rod penetrates through one end of the supporting plate and is fixedly connected to the fixed clamping seat. The other end of the regulating rod is provided with a pressing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Inventor: Haoyu Xing
  • Patent number: 10400950
    Abstract: A system for mounting items or displaying items on either wall or tabletop includes a mounting interface that can be an actual or simulated animal part. Optionally a bracket allows adjustability of orientation of the animal head relative to the mounting interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Aaron L. Hauser
  • Patent number: 10122157
    Abstract: A bracket for supporting and protecting wires and cables above an electrical panel within a wall frame. The bracket may further include a legend for labeling and organizing the wires and cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Sticnstac, LLC
    Inventor: William Gary Gintz
  • Patent number: 9913525
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a hand-operated input device on a hand. The apparatus includes a first mounting member with a hoop-shaped body and a second mounting member with a semi-circular shaped body. At first and second ends, the second mounting member is rigidly coupled at spaced-apart first and second locations to the first mounting member. A device support is rigidly coupled to the first mounting member, and the device support is adapted for supporting a hand-operated input device. The first mounting member contacts the hand at first and second contact points, and the second mounting member contacts the hand at a third contact point. The first and second contact points are located on opposite sides of the hand between the knuckles and the heel of the hand, and the third contact point is on an opposite side of the hand from the first contact point and proximate to the heel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Mark R. Mine, Andrew M. Ogden
  • Patent number: 9909749
    Abstract: One or more components of an existing microphone clamp/stand may be used to support a light source. The light source may be attachable to one part of the existing microphone clamp, or the light source itself may be formed into the shape of a microphone so that it can be readily secured in the existing microphone clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Barnas
  • Patent number: 9759367
    Abstract: A base mounting assembly and a display device are provided. The base mounting assembly includes a main support on a side of a first device, a base including a pedestal part below the first device and a support post connected with the pedestal part and opposite to the main support, the support post including a first end away from the pedestal part and a second end connecting with the pedestal part, and a cushion block movably provided between the support post and the main support. A distance between the support post and the main support is gradually reduced from the first end to the second end so that when the cushion block is moved between the first end and the second end, a position of the support post relative to the main support is changed, causing a change of a position of the pedestal part relative to the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nannan Hu
  • Patent number: 9457725
    Abstract: A holder for removably attaching a portable electronic device to an elongate support such as a tray table latch on a seatback with a stowable tray table comprises a clamp frame, a spring compression lever slidably attached to the clamp frame, a flexible band for suspending the clamp frame from the elongate support and a self-centering clamp for gripping opposite sides of the elongate support. The holder may optionally include a device adapter for attaching a selected electronic device. Another embodiment comprises steps in a method for holding a portable electronic device against a seatback having a stowable seatback tray table.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan Ulrich McClain, Demetrius Madrigal, Anthony Printis
  • Patent number: 9427364
    Abstract: An arm support for a personal mobility vehicle can include a first member having a first end that defines a first cavity, and a first attachment member that extends through the first cavity so as to define an axis. The arm support can further include a second member having a first end that is disposed within the first cavity such that the second member is pivotally attached to the first member by the first attachment member. The arm support can further include an actuator that extends through the first end of the second member and through the first cavity. The actuator can be operatively coupled to the second member such that actuation of the actuator causes the second member to pivot about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Pride Mobility Products Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Grant, John Carminati, Matthew Tolan
  • Publication number: 20150115112
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional accessory for a portable device. According to embodiment of the present invention for providing a multifunctional accessory for a portable device having a simple configuration and can be variously applied, the multifunctional accessory comprises: a main body comprising a coupling means to be attached to or detached from a portable device; a rotation bracket provided at the center of another lateral side of the main body to revolve along the circumference direction and comprising a mounting hole formed by penetrating a part of the lateral side thereof; a rectangular rotation ring rotatably mounted on the mounting hole of the rotation bracket and comprising a bent protrusion formed by bending at least a part of a free end opposite to the mounting hole in any one direction; and a resilient member provided at the mounting hole and resiliently supporting at least a part of the circumference of the rotation ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventor: Seonsu Noh
  • Patent number: 9010714
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an electronic device includes a primary support member. Secondary support components at each end of the primary support member may rest upon spaced apart parallel upper surfaces of a device such as a bath tub. An assembly for receiving an electronic device is mounted on the primary support member. An electronic device such as an e-reader or a tablet computer is supported and protected by the apparatus. A transparent front panel extends upwardly in front of the electronic device but does not cover the entire touch screen of the electronic device to allow access to a top portion of the touch screen to turn pages of a displayed file. The transparent front panel may be hinged to pivot to a horizontal orientation to support a keyboard and allow access to the entire screen of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: Peter Marvin Weldon
  • Publication number: 20150097094
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a gun holder assembly comprising: a plate; a rod comprising a first end detachably coupled to the plate and a second end configured for insertion into a gun barrel; and an engagement member detachably coupled to the second end of the rod and configured for engaging an interior surface of the gun barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Randy Steven Hartness
  • Publication number: 20150070839
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus permits easy and quick attachment and removal of the apparatus securing a portable device to smooth surfaces, or objects. An injection molded platform which allows multiple suction cups to be attached to secure a portable electronic device such as a smart phone, cellular phone, tablet, e-reader, or other digital media device to a smooth surface, or object. The primary platform is an injection molded part specifically designed to accommodate the insertion of mini suction cups, small suction cups, and medium suction cups. The injection molded platform contains multiple openings specifically designed to allow the attachment of an array of suction cups, and alternative mechanisms including kickstand assembly, elastic straps or cording. It is a further object of the invention to provide a platform apparatus that can be attached to smooth surfaces for different sized devices with touch screen capabilities, and devices with camera and video functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventor: August A. Johnson
  • Patent number: 8960614
    Abstract: A foldable support assembly includes two seats respectively secured on an underside of a roaster and corresponding to each other. A U-shaped support element includes two ends respectively pivotally connected to a corresponding one of the two seats. The U-shaped support element is selectively positioned when supporting the roaster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Inventor: Kiosky Chung
  • Patent number: 8950715
    Abstract: A support apparatus has a positioning disc mounted on a sucking disc. An operation disc is mounted on the positioning disc and has a receiving hole. Two bevel ribs are arc-shaped, are formed on and protrude along an inner wall of the receiving hole. The sucking disc has a column mounted through the positioning disc and the receiving hole of the operation disc. A pin is mounted through the column, with two ends of the pin protruding beyond the column and abutting against the two bevel ribs of the operation disc. By rotating the operation disc to axially move the pin upon abutting against the bevel ribs to pull the sucking disc, the sucking disc can be adhered to a tablet PC. A pivotable stand connected to the positioning disc can be rested on a desk to facilitate viewing at any angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventors: Mao-Tung Chiu, Daphne Su
  • Patent number: 8939422
    Abstract: A support device is disclosed. The support device includes a connecting element and a first support frame. The connecting element is used for connecting the support device to a portable electronic device and includes a plurality of positioning protruding points. One end of the first support frame includes a positioning hole used for connecting to one of the plurality of the positioning protruding points; another end of the first support frame contacts a plane so that a clamping angle between the portable electronic device and the plane is formed, and the clamping angle is different if the positioning hole connects to different positioning protruding points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Wistron Corporation
    Inventors: Chun-Cheng Liu, Yu-Hua Chang
  • Publication number: 20150023031
    Abstract: To provide a support for supporting a flexible component and a light-emitting device. A first substrate, a second substrate, a rack, a pinion, and a hinge are provided. When the second substrate is moved, the rotational force of the pinion is transmitted to the rack of the first substrate and thus the first substrate is moved in the horizontal direction while being overlapped with one of hinge pieces of the hinge; accordingly, the flexible component can be bent while the flexible component is fixed to the first substrate and the second substrate and the allowable curvature radius is maintained in the vicinity of the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Akio ENDO
  • Patent number: 8925879
    Abstract: A horizontal type display device includes a base unit, a first support unit, a display unit, a second support unit and a hinge unit. The base unit includes a base body. The first support unit includes a vertical support structure vertically disposed on the base body. The display unit includes a display screen disposed above the base body and beside the vertical support structure. The second support unit includes a horizontal support structure horizontally connected between the vertical support structure and the display screen. The horizontal support structure has a first end portion inserted and fixed in the vertical support structure. The hinge unit includes a hinge structure disposed inside the display screen and connected to a second end portion of the horizontal support structure. The view angle of the display screen can be adjustable through the hinge structure that is connected to the display screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Flytech Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chiung-Chi Lin, Chin-Chang Chang
  • Publication number: 20140361128
    Abstract: A support bracket includes a first vertically extending leg defining a mounting portion, a second vertically extending leg horizontally spaced apart from the first leg, and a third vertically extending leg horizontally spaced apart from the first and second legs. A connector extends horizontally between and connects the first leg and the second leg, and the first leg and the third leg. The first, second and third legs extend downwardly from a lower surface of the connector. A support accessory may be coupled to the mounting portion. A screen, including a plurality of vertically elongated supports, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: Herman Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Plikat, Johann Burkhard Schmitz, Carola Eva Marianne Zwick, Roland Rolf Otto Zwick, Janja Maidl
  • Publication number: 20140355139
    Abstract: An articulated support for a mobile phone, tablet, or other mobile electronic device provides an articulated arm. The articulated arm may be mounted on a floor stand or desktop stand. The device may be positioned at a point convenient to a reclining user. In alternate embodiments, the articulated arm may be supported by a wall mount, or by a headband worn by the user. The articulated arm may be modified by the user by adding or removing sections to change its length, or by changing its attachments for electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Faye Begay
  • Publication number: 20140339381
    Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an electronic device includes a primary support member. Secondary support components at each end of the primary support member may rest upon spaced apart parallel upper surfaces of a device such as a bath tub. An assembly for receiving an electronic device is mounted on the primary support member. An electronic device such as an e-reader or a tablet computer is supported and protected by the apparatus. A transparent front panel extends upwardly in front of the electronic device but does not cover the entire touch screen of the electronic device to allow access to a top portion of the touch screen to turn pages of a displayed file. The transparent front panel may be hinged to pivot to a horizontal orientation to support a keyboard and allow access to the entire screen of the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Peter Marvin Weldon
  • Publication number: 20140263931
    Abstract: A holder for a portable electronic device, which includes a base and an upper cover, wherein the first adjustment element is used by the base to link up the first clamping arm and the second clamping arm for synchronous adjustable motion, and the first release button is provided for spacing control; the second adjustment element is used by the upper cover to link up the third clamping arm and the fourth clamping arm for synchronous adjustable motion, and the second release button is provided for spacing control; by the composition of the above elements, the operation of holding tightly in multiple directions is achieved, to thereby avoid the portable electronic device flopping down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: E-LEAD ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Stephen CHEN
  • Patent number: 8833711
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for mounting a rack to a floor includes a bracket. The bracket includes a rack-mounting surface having at least one pair of rack-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the rack, and a floor-mounting surface extending from the rack-mounting surface. The floor-mounting surface has at least three pairs of floor-mounting openings for mounting the bracket to the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Panduit Corp.
    Inventor: Robert L. Fritz
  • 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: 8807494
    Abstract: A support frame attachable to a pressurized gas cylinder pallet is disclosed. The support frame includes an adjustable first support member having a first brace and a second brace and a second support member having a third brace that extends from the first support member. The first support member is adjustable to move the first and second brace into engagement with the pallet and the third brace is slidable along the second support member to also move the third brace into engagement with the pallet. The three points of contact stabilize the support frame on the pallet such that a manifold can be connected to the support frame for connection to the cylinders on the pallet. Also disclosed is a kit including the support frame and the manifold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Rexarc International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Magnani, George Lindley, Leroy J. Wall, John O. Lee
  • Patent number: 8770539
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electronic device, such as a smartphone or GPS device, is configured to secure the device within and without an automobile. The apparatus includes a handle grip assembly and a detachable clamp assembly. The clamp assembly may be configured with removable vent connectors to facilitate attachment of the clamp assembly to a standard air conditioning vent of the automobile. With the vent connectors removed, the clamp assembly may be coupled to a grip backing plate to form a tripod structure. A pair of legs swivel in and out of cradles formed in a handle assembly where an ergonomic handle serves as the third leg of the tripod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Inventor: Kevin Hsu
  • Patent number: 8756842
    Abstract: A sign holder in the form of individual parts which, upon assembly, provides for the support and display of signage in a plurality of orientations. The sign holder includes a base configured to receive and support a first end to the stem, the stem having a first end and second end, the first end configured to be releasably retained by the base and the second end configured to retain a sign frame. The second end of the stem is provided with a C-shaped extremity sized to frictionally capture the sign frame such that the sign frame is releasable from the stem by providing a lateral force to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Clamp Swing Pricing Company
    Inventors: Manu B. Makhija, Benjamin Garfinkle
  • Publication number: 20140165366
    Abstract: A mounting stand for electronic devices has a core spine with front and rear panels. A hinge joining the panels together, allowing the angle between the panels to be adjusted by a user. At least a portion of the front face of the front panel is adapted to mate with an area on the surface of an electronics device to be mounted on the stand such that the device is removably mounted to the stand. Complementary hook-and-loop elements may provide the mating capability. A kit including the mounting stand and one or more accessories may be provided to enhance the usefulness of the stand. The accessories may be devices that allow the stand to be mounted to a variety of objects, and are likewise mateable with the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Quantum Marketing Group LLC
    Inventor: Gary Hochman
  • Patent number: 8750495
    Abstract: A telephone apparatus includes a phone body and an earpiece that is removably placed upright in the phone body. A supporting leg having a mounting surface that contacts a desk in a desk mount mode and that contacts a wall in a wall mount mode is provided on a sloped back side of the phone body so as to be turnable around a pivot. When the supporting leg is in a first turn position, a lower end of the slope of the phone body is substantially parallel to the mounting surface. When the supporting leg is in a second turn position after having turned through about 180 degrees from the first turn position, an upper end of the slope of the phone body becomes substantially parallel to the mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Panasonic Corporation
    Inventors: Daiichiro Suzuki, Mitsuhiro Haraguchi, Toshiya Sakai, Katsuhiko Uto, Tohru Sakata
  • Patent number: 8726439
    Abstract: A multi tool with a handle arranged along a longitudinally aligned axis. The handle has a first end and a second end and a housing for containing a first tool. The multi tool also has a prop which interoperates with the first handle and provides stability against overturning of the multi tool when supporting a device. The multi tool also has a mount which is interoperable with either the handle or the prop. The mount will maintain a device in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Geyser Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Toren Orzeck, Matthew Jellett
  • Patent number: 8646736
    Abstract: According to one aspect, the subject application involves a holding device for an electronic device. The holding device includes a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device. A second clip opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance. The second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device. A substantially-elastic band is provided to extend between the first clip and the second clip, and a back plate is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: 8611076
    Abstract: A multi-positional stand and under-cabinet mount for a tablet computer comprising a mounting plate, a hinge member, a base member, a hinge pin, 2 cam-actuated handles, a base mount and an attachment knob. The mounting plate can be temporarily coupled to the center of the back of a tablet computer with hook-and-loop (or similar) two-part, fastening material (of prior art). The mounting plate can be rotationally attached to the flat face on the top front of the hinge member allowing the attached tablet computer to rotate. The bottom of the hinge member can be pivotally attached to the front of the base member with the hinge pin oriented horizontally allowing the recline angle of said tablet computer to be adjusted. The angular position of the hinge member and base member can be locked in place, in any one of an infinite number of angular positions within a range, by the manipulation of the 2 cam-actuated handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Autumn Horizons, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelley Anne Wetzel, Mark Steven Palmquist
  • Publication number: 20130277510
    Abstract: A support apparatus has a positioning disc mounted on a sucking disc. An operation disc is mounted on the positioning disc and has a receiving hole. Two bevel ribs are arc-shaped, are formed on and protrude along an inner wall of the receiving hole. The sucking disc has a column mounted through the positioning disc and the receiving hole of the operation disc. A pin is mounted through the column with two ends of the pin protruding beyond the column and abutting against the two bevel ribs of the operation disc. By rotating the operation disc to axially move the pin upon abutting against the bevel ribs so as to pull the sucking disc, the sucking disc can be adhered to a tablet PC. A pivotable stand connected to the positioning disc can be rested on a desk to facilitate viewing at any angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Mao-Tung Chiu, Daphne Su
  • Publication number: 20130270404
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide a pivot mechanism and/or system that includes a support member defining a cavity and an extension member at least partially located within the cavity. In some cases one or more inner surfaces of the cavity can provide one or more pivots defining multiple pivot axes about which the extension member is generally pivotable through corresponding pivot ranges. The extent of the pivot ranges can be defined by the cavity within the support member. In some cases cooperating clamp members engage the extension member and the support member to retain the extension member within the cavity. The clamp members may also include sliding surfaces that slidingly engage with the support member to provide frictional resistance to pivoting movement of the extension member. Electronic display pivoting and positioning systems are also provided as are methods for positioning and pivoting electronic displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: David J. Prince, Jeffrey Mensing, Joe Funk
  • Patent number: 8536827
    Abstract: A device for mounting a mobile electronic device to an alternating current charger is provided. The mount allows the user to charge a mobile electronic device with the alternating current charger provided by the original equipment manufacturer of the mobile electronic device. The mount also protects the mobile electronic device from damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: James Robert Gourley
  • Publication number: 20130168512
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards ball and socket joint connectors which, when interconnected, form a flexible assembly. Each connector includes a body with a first and second end portion. An external socket engaging surface is provided at one end of the body. The other end of the body has an internal cavity. The socket engaging surface of one connector is snapped into the internal cavity of another to interconnect the connectors. The internal cavity end portion may be of a material that is less subject to creep, and which may have high stiffness. The socket end portion may be made of a softer material that allows for sufficient deflection to allow for mating but is not as subject to creep as this portion is predominantly in compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventor: JoeBen Bevirt
  • Publication number: 20130112841
    Abstract: A support apparatus is provided, including an insertion unit and a support unit. The shape of insertion unit is smaller at bottom and increasingly bigger towards the top. The insertion unit includes a side wall to be pushed to move and a resilient element for providing a force to restore the position of side wall when side wall is pushed to move. The support unit includes a first end and a second end. The shape of support unit includes a support arm extending upwards. The first end is coupled to the top position of insertion unit. The second end is for connecting an element to be fixed to the support apparatus. The position of second end is adjustable. The insertion unit can be inserted into a gap between a seat and a central armrest. The support unit can support a portable electronic device for use in vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Patent number: 8434950
    Abstract: An aerial photography mount that features a three-axis gimbal unit that is supported between two posts by elastic straps. Each of the axes rotates within precision bearings that enable smooth operation of a camera secured to the mount. The elastic straps, in conjunction with independently rotating bearings at the end suspension assemblies, provide a enhanced vibration isolation effect. The mount can be further stabilized by the attachment of gyroscopic stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Inventor: Christopher Wawro
  • Publication number: 20130068915
    Abstract: A detachable mounting system for securing an electronic device is provided. The system includes a first mounting body coupled with the electronic device, and the first mounting body includes a magnetic mounting piece. The system also includes a second mounting body capable of being coupled with a supporting base or surface, and the second mounting body includes a first end coupled to the first mounting body and a second end coupled with the supporting base or surface, with at least one of the first and second end enabling at least one of relative horizontal, vertical, pivoting, swiveling, and rotating movements of the electronic device relative to the supporting base or surface. The system also includes a magnetic securing device detachably coupled between the first mounting body and the second first end of the second mounting body through the magnetic force between the magnetic mounting piece and the magnetic securing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Joy Factory, Inc.
    Inventor: Sampson Yang
  • Publication number: 20130061909
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device which is shaped so that it can be used alone to secure a solar panel (1) to a single beam (4) of a support structure and which comprises: an interface (2) including first securing means (3a-3d) for securing the solar panel (1) to the interface (2) and second securing means (6) for securing the interface (2) to the beam (4). The first securing means (3a-3d) are shaped to retain the solar panel (1) by affixing the passive face thereof to a surface of the interface (2) or using hooks (3a-3d) which cover part of the edge of an active face of the solar panel (1). The interface (2) includes an intermediate structure (7) which mechanically and solidly connects the first securing means (3a-3d) and the second securing means (6) and which insulates the panel (1) in relation to mechanical stresses from the beam (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Claude Jacquot
  • Patent number: 8378625
    Abstract: A device for mounting a mobile electronic device to an alternating current charger is provided. The mount allows the user to charge a mobile electronic device with the alternating current charger provided by the original equipment manufacturer of the mobile electronic device. The mount also protects the mobile electronic device from damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Inventor: James Robert Gourley
  • Publication number: 20130001379
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for supporting a mobile device comprising a main body including a diameter for nesting a rotating holder. The rotating holder holds the mobile device and rotates within the diameter to position the mobile device at a desired angle. A pin lock is also included in the system for engaging the rotating holder to prevent the rotating holder from rotating in a backward direction and holding the rotating holder at the desired angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventor: Dustin Hobbs
  • Patent number: 8308114
    Abstract: A mounting bracket for an electronic flight bag (EFB) includes a frame having a track and a mounting assembly that is having a base and a support that is moveably connected to the base and can be selectively fixed in position on the track. The mounting bracket may allow for singlehanded adjustment of the position of the mounting assembly with respect to track at one of at least two discrete locations along the track, or at any desired position along the track. Further, the mounting bracket may provide a single mechanism for both securing the EFB to the mounting assembly and orienting the support with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Tensolite LLC
    Inventors: Merritte DeBuhr, Jeffrey Bitant, Daniel Richards
  • 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: RE44984
    Abstract: An aerial photography mount that features a three-axis gimbal unit that is supported between two posts by elastic straps. Each of the axes rotates within precision bearings that enable smooth operation of a camera secured to the mount. The elastic straps, in conjunction with independently rotating bearings at the end suspension assemblies, provide a enhanced vibration isolation effect. The mount can be further stabilized by the attachment of gyroscopic stabilizers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Inventor: Christopher Wawro