Did You Know...
...that the inventor of the electric motor was a blacksmith named Thomas Davenport? Described as "a brilliantly unsuccessful inventor", Davenport invented the first rotary electric motor. In 1836 he headed out -- on foot -- from his Vermont home to file a patent application at the Patent Office in Washington, D.C. By the time he got there, he had squandered away his money and couldn't afford the $30 filing fee so he turned around and went home. When he later mailed in his application with money he'd raised, the Patent office was destroyed in a fire. He did finally get credit for his invention on Feb. 5, 1837.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8087623 | Vertical display mounting device The vertical display mounting device 100 comprises a vertical mounting attachment member 200 and at least one display mount 300 wherein the vertical mounting attachment member 200 may be the combination of a vehicle attachment member 4... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8083189 | Bracket for screen expansion, display, and display assembly A bracket for screen expansion includes a first arm, and a second arm. The first arm includes a first main body extending horizontally. Two horizontally spaced first assembling holes are defined in the first main body. The second arm is horizontally rotatably mounte... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8052100 | Adjustable tilt solar panel support system An adjustable tilt solar panel support system including a support post, a U-shaped pivot bracket attached to the support post in a generally upright orientation and having a pivot pin hole for accommodating a pivot pin, and further having at least one adjustment ope... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8033513 | Display device A display device is disclosed. A display device includes a connecting block (40) rotatably fastened to an end of a stand assembly (20); a head mount (43) vertically movable with respect to the connecting block (40); and a locking unit tha... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7946542 | Adjustable laptop stand for vehicle A laptop stand for a vehicle is rotatably secured to a post on or near the floor of the vehicle. It is usually mounted between a driver and a passenger seat on a custom bracket. Two handles can be loosened to quickly rotate both a base support rod and a cradle suppo... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7938372 | Free standing or vehicle mounted 6-axis positionable tray, positionable shelf, cup-holder, stanchion apparatus and related systems An apparent need exists for compact devices to ergonomically support such items as laptop computers, keyboards and projectors. The AIRDESK® desk/stand design positions such items with full 3D positioning using all 6 directions of adjustment. Each direction of motio... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7894180 | Portable device docking station An external expanding apparatus or “docking station” operable with a portable computer device of a type having a display unit having a display screen on an inner surface thereof and a hard shell backing surface opposite thereof and pivotally mounted on a substan... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7864515 | Image display apparatus An image display apparatus includes a casing, a stand, and an image display section. The stand is formed of a single rod. The image display apparatus further includes a link mechanism that links the rod and a portion of the rear surface, supports the rod so as to be... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7789353 | Rotohammer support and actuation device A device for the support and linear movement of a rotohammer. The device includes an elongated shaft, pole or rail having a first end, and a second end, the latter proximate to an object to be drilled and having a longitudinal axis. An L-shaped bracket is provided h... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7780124 | Shrinkable and adjustable multi-functional TV A shrinkable and adjustable multi-functional TV includes a display, a support device, a shrinkable and angle adjusting device. The display has a mirror on its rear side, and an LCD screen on a front side, pivotally received in an interior of a U-shaped frame of the ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7708237 | Fastening system for medical devices A fastening system for medical devices includes a column-shaped interface profile (1) having a lens-shaped cross section with at least one convexly shaped, longer front surface (2) and with two shorter lateral surfaces (3), which are parallel to... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7669808 | Display module exhibition station A display module exhibition station includes a housing body, a bottom lid and a movable bracket. The bottom lid has one end pivotally engaged with the housing body to form an openable case. The movable bracket may hold a display module. The movable bracket is pivota... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7616434 | Desktop liquid crystal displaying device A desktop liquid crystal displaying (LCD) device, which can be disposed on a surface, includes an LCD monitor, a first frame and a second frame. The LCD monitor has a bottom side facing the surface. The first frame and the second frame are mounted on the LCD monitor... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7607620 | Support for one or more flat panel displays A support for at least one flat panel monitor, or display, permits adjustment of the display in one or two axes. The support includes an oblong support element connected to the rear of the display at two spaced locations. In preferred embodiments, the oblong support... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7475855 | Sign mount with unpinned hinge A mount for mounting a sign to the post of an associated structure includes a base element fixedly mounted to the post that defines a hinge region and a base plane, and a support arm having a shoulder mounted at the shoulder to the base element. The support arm is p... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7398790 | Extension arm for a free arm parasol, pivotably arranged on a carrier The invention relates to an extension arm (6) that is arranged on a carrier (4) in such a way that it can pivot about the axis (18) thereof by means of a steering rod (20), and can be blocked in the pivoted position. Said steering rod ( | 07/15/2008 |
| 7374137 | Directional support structure A directional support structure for use with solar panels, flat satellite antennas, and the like items that are directed toward a point in space. The support structure includes a mounting plate with an extension tube extending outwardly therefrom, pivotally secured ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7365968 | Electronic device and image configuration thereof An electronic device. An image configuration is disposed on a housing of the electronic device. The image configuration comprises a base and a patterned portion. The patterned portion has a center of gravity differing from a rotation center that pivoted on the base.... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7341006 | Folding table assembly A folding table assembly having an open configuration and a closed configuration. Spring loaded hinges provide the folding table assembly with an automated approach to unfolding the table assembly. Casters provide the table assembly with structure making the assembl... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338411 | Removable exercise pole It is the object of the current invention to provide a removable exercise pole with a base connected with a housing pole that is extended by means of a telescoping upper extension pole. The pole is held in place by a compressive tensioning mechanism that also allows... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7327268 | System for wireless mobile seating platform A system (and method) includes a seating platform, at least one sensor for detecting a state of the seating platform connected to a first wireless communications device, the first wireless communications device for conveying information on the state of the seating p... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320449 | Adjustable holding device for a musical instrument stand A holding device for a musical instrument stand has a lower retainer, a turning retainer, an upper retainer, a pivotal pin, a first screw member and a second screw member, and provide a capability of adjustable in length and at angle and retractable to the musical i... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320451 | Stand for liquid crystal television and stand for liquid crystal display 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 ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7320450 | Configurable mounting apparatus A multiply configurable mounting apparatus having an elongated permanently bendable support leg with a support base coupled to a first end of the support leg, the support base being structured for securing the mounting apparatus relative to an external surface; and ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314200 | Support and transport system for medical apparatus A support and transport system for a patient care apparatus comprised of a first arm assembly connected to a stationary support and a second arm assembly connected to a patient transfer vehicle. An end cap for supporting a patient care apparatus is selectively attac... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7299580 | Mounting structure for a display A mounting structure for a display is provided. The mounting structure includes a body used for supporting the display, a mounting portion connected pivotally to the body so that a lower end thereof is able to swing back and forth within a predetermined range, a mov... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7295429 | Flat panel computer having an integrally housed flat panel display Certain embodiments of a personal computer system include a personal computer or a panel personal computer. For example, the computer may include a computer enclosure consisting essentially of a single panel shaped structure and a flat panel display integrally mount... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7290690 | Mounting bracket A mounting bracket for securing one or a pair of article holders to a land or sea craft to facilitate the carrying of articles on the craft; the mounting bracket comprising a non-circular body with opposing flat surfaces and threaded holes extending centrally throug... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7291775 | Multifunctional musical instrument stand A musical instrument stand includes a base, a rod mounted on the base, a first mounting seat mounted on the rod, a second mounting seat mounted on the rod and located between the base and the first mounting seat, a plurality of first support members each detachably ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287729 | Display apparatus A display apparatus having: a display part displaying a picture; a base part supporting the display part; a tilting part provided between the display part and the base part and allowing the display part to be tilted relative to the base part, the tilting part includ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7283353 | Screen extenders A system that allows connection of extension panels to a main output panel. The extension panels are attachable and removable from the main output panel. The extension panels receive power and/or data from electrical connectors on the main output panel, and function... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7272892 | Device and method for arranging a flat panel display A device and method for arranging a display allows for the easy installation of a display in a home entertainment system. The flexibility of modern home entertainment/theater systems that include a digital display device permits many different installation options. ... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7268999 | Display apparatus A display apparatus including a display part and a stand part supporting the display part. The stand part includes a non-conductive supporting stand; a connection member, to which electromagnetic waves are induced, coupled to the display part and the supporting stan... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7254850 | Radial arm system for patient care equipment A system for supporting patient care equipment alongside a patient support is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a plurality of arms supported by a support structure. The arms may be pivoted to either side of the patient support. The arms may be stored... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7255312 | Guard rail safety system A support post and safety fence assembly in which the post has a telescoping inner and outer tube and is supported on a threaded internal shaft coupled to a floor engaging end and ceiling engaging end preferably formed with claws that have a number of sharp penetrat... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7256338 | Musical instrument bracket assembly A musical instrument bracket assembly is mounted on a top end of a post and has a base, a pivot bracket, a pivot pin, a compression knob and a standoff rod. The base has a tongue. The pivot bracket is mounted pivotally on the tongue and has a standoff hole, two pivo... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7237931 | Orientation adjustable lamp An orientation adjustable lamp comprises a stand rod extended with a supporting frame; a rotation control device positioned to the stand rod; an arm having one end connected to the rotation control device and another end connected to a lamp. The rotation control dev... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237758 | Universal stand for vehicle engines and gearboxes A stand holding virtually any vehicle engine and gearbox respectively during repair and renovation allowing clear access to every side of thereof, carrying a base structure (1) an immovable column (7), a horizontal immovable tube (9), includes a... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7237202 | Multiple document viewing apparatus and user interface An apparatus for display of multiple electronic documents. The apparatus includes one or more tilting, rotatable, and detachable display devices coupled to a display stand, or to a personal computer or other data processing apparatus via a hinge or the like. A scree... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7236215 | Liquid crystal display device having small picture frame region A liquid crystal display device has a framework which includes a first frame for supporting a liquid crystal panel, a second frame having an upper portion for covering a peripheral portion of the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a side extending substantially... | 06/26/2007 |
